Liam Neeson's The Mongoose Opens to 25% on Rotten Tomatoes
Mark Vanselow directed the action thriller, which holds a 25% critics' score from 12 reviews after an online leak before release.
The Mongoose, starring Liam Neeson, opened in theaters on October 30, 2026, and holds a 25% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 reviews, according to movieweb.com. The review embargo was lifted just ahead of the theatrical release.
Neeson plays Ryan "Fang" Flanagan, a former Special Forces captain falsely accused of a violent crime who leads police on a televised cross-country car chase. Mark Vanselow directed the film, working from a screenplay by Thompson Evans. Vanselow has a background in stunt coordination.
The film also faced an online leak before its official release. Among the reviewers weighing in were Brian Orndorf of Blu-ray.com, Mark Dujsik, Robert Kojder of Flickering Myth and Alex Harrison of Screen Rant.
Neeson's Rotten Tomatoes record
Neeson has been a leading action star for nearly twenty years, with roles in Taken, The Grey and Non-Stop. The Grey scored 79% and the original Taken 58% on Rotten Tomatoes, while Blacklight scored 11% and Taken 2 scored 22%.
Quick answers
When did The Mongoose come out in theaters?
The Mongoose was released in theaters on October 30, 2026.
What is The Mongoose's Rotten Tomatoes score?
It holds a 25% critics' score based on 12 reviews.
Who directed The Mongoose?
Mark Vanselow directed the film, from a screenplay by Thompson Evans.