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The Golden Child

1986·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13
IMDb6.0Metacritic376.4Rotten Tomatoes21%47%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopy

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The Golden Child fingerprint

Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wonder6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Fantasy

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Eddie Murphy is the chosen one.

After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."
80s Fantasy ComedyStreetwise HeroEastern Mysticism ClashingFast-Talking HumorLighthearted Action AdventureCult Supernatural ThrillsEddie Murphy VehicleHigh-Stakes Quest

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Ritchie, Emmitt-Leon O'Neill, Marshall Schlom
Written by:
Dennis Feldman
Produced by:
Eddie Murphy, Edward S. Feldman, Charles R. Meeker
Composed by:
Diane Warren, Juno J. Ellis, Gary Wright

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Golden Child

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Golden Child legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopy

The Golden Child is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Golden Child worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Golden Child rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Golden Child?

1 h 34 min

The Golden Child runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Golden Child?

Critics29
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate The Golden Child higher (57) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Golden Child a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$80 million

Yes. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $80 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What language is The Golden Child in?

EnglishChineseTibetan

It was made in English, with some Chinese, Tibetan. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Golden Child?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Golden Child in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Golden Child use?

Chekhov's GunGroin AttackOh, Crap!Ignorant of the CallYellowfaceWrong Genre SavvyVoluntary ShapeshiftingUptight Loves WildBatman GambitThe Silent BobBottomless PitsTalking in Your Dreamsand 95 more

TV Tropes lists 107 storytelling tropes for The Golden Child, including Chekhov's Gun, Groin Attack, Oh, Crap!.