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The Monkey King

2014·Movie
1h 59min·PG-13
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes–27%

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An , fantasy movie: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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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.
Mythological FantasyEpic AdventureVisual SpectacleMartial Arts ActionChinese FolkloreHeroic SagaJourney to the West AdaptationMagical RealmsGood vs. Evil

Crew

Directed by:
Soi Cheang
Written by:
Edmond Wong Chi-mun, Xin Huo, Chan Tai-lee
Produced by:
Kiefer Liu
Composed by:
Christopher Young

Sequels and Prequels

The Monkey King
The Monkey King (2014)
GoodWatch score 44
The Monkey King 2
The Monkey King 2 (2016)
GoodWatch score 79
The Monkey King 3
The Monkey King 3 (2018)
GoodWatch score 40

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Questions about The Monkey King

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Where can I stream The Monkey King?

The RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreeFlixFlingAsianCrushHi-YAHPlexFawesome

In the United States, The Monkey King streams on FlixFling, AsianCrush, Hi-YAH, and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amasian TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is The Monkey King worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 4.9).

Is The Monkey King okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching The Monkey King?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Is The Monkey King in English?

ChineseEnglish

No, it was made in Chinese, with some English.

What tropes does The Monkey King use?

Attack of the 50-Foot WhateverSequel HookWho Wants to Live Forever?Rhymes on a DimeBragging Theme TuneMe's a CrowdHates Being AloneShout-OutAdaptational VillainyDestructive SaviourMetaphoric MetamorphosisAnd Starringand 44 more

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