The Iron Monkey

1977·Movie
1h 35min
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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The Iron Monkey fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Catharsis8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Growing up, history, and sports

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Iron is the son of a rebel leader, but prefers to spend his days gambling and getting into fights. When his father's group is arrested and executed, Iron is forced to flee and hide in the woods as a beggar and thief. After being taken in by a Shaolin monastery and trained in the art of Monkey-Style Kung Fu, Iron vows to hunt down his father's killer and avenge his death. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher
Classic Kung FuRevenge NarrativeMartial Arts SpectacleHero's JourneyShaolin TrainingAction-PackedHistorical ActionTransformation Story

Crew

Directed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Iron Monkey

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Where can I stream The Iron Monkey legally?

The Iron Monkey is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Iron Monkey worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Iron Monkey rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Iron Monkey?

1 h 35 min

The Iron Monkey runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is The Iron Monkey in?

cnChinese

It was made in cn, with some Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch The Iron Monkey?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Iron Monkey in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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