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The Monkey King

2014·Movie
1h 59min·PG-13
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes–27%

Where to watch

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Awe-inspiring and hopeful

  • Wonder9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Fantasy, history, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout visual style and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.
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Crew

Directed by:
Soi Cheang
Written by:
Xin Huo, Edmond Wong, Chan Tai-Lee
Produced by:
Kiefer Liu, Clarence Ford
Composed by:
Christopher Young

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Questions about The Monkey King

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Where can I stream The Monkey King legally?

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The Monkey King is included with a subscription to FlixFling, AsianCrush, and Hi-YAH in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. 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 Monkey King worth watching?

43
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 4.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Monkey King rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Monkey King?

1 h 59 min

The Monkey King runs 1 h 59 min.

Is The Monkey King based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Was The Monkey King a box office hit?

Budget$82 million
Box office$182 million

Yes. It cost about $82 million to make and earned $182 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is The Monkey King in?

ChineseEnglish

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

In how many countries can I watch The Monkey King?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Monkey King in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Monkey King use?

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TV Tropes lists 56 storytelling tropes for The Monkey King, including Attack of the 50-Foot Whatever, Sequel Hook, Who Wants to Live Forever?.