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The Golden Child

1986·Movie

·1h 34min·PG-13·

43

WeakGoodWatch score

43

WeakGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

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A , comedy.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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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

Written by:

Produced by:

Edward S. Feldman, Robert D. Wachs

Composed by:

Michel Colombier

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?

In the United States, The Golden Child streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is The Golden Child worth watching?

43

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 37). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is The Golden Child okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Golden Child make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Golden Child?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 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 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gun, Groin Attack, and Oh, Crap!.