GoodWatchSign up

Iron Monkey

1993·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13
IMDb7.5Metacritic797.6Rotten Tomatoes91%86%

Where to watch

Tubi TV

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

Iron Monkey fingerprint

High energy, big heart.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some slapstick and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

History, politics, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Skip it if

Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Unmask the legend.

In this Hong Kong variation of Robin Hood, corrupt officials of a Chinese village are robbed by a masked bandit known as "Iron Monkey", named after a benevolent deity. When all else fails, the Governor forces a traveling physician into finding the bandit.
Hong Kong Action CinemaMartial Arts ChoreographyRobin Hood AdaptationHistorical ChinaSocial Justice ThemesWuxia InfluencesFast-PacedSpectacular StuntsAction-Packed

Crew

Directed by:
Yuen Woo-ping
Written by:
Tsui Hark, Charcoal Tan, Elsa Tang Bik-Yin
Produced by:
Tsui Hark
Composed by:
William Wu Wai-Lap, Herman Chow Kam-Wing, Johnny Njo

Sequels and Prequels

GoodWatch81
Poster for Iron Monkey

Media

Questions about Iron Monkey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Iron Monkey legally?

Tubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. 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 Iron Monkey worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Iron Monkey rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is Iron Monkey?

1 h 30 min

Iron Monkey runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Iron Monkey?

Critics85
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Iron Monkey much the same way.

Was Iron Monkey a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$15 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Iron Monkey in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan.

In how many countries can I watch Iron Monkey?

29ARATAUBECACHCLCODEDKESFIFRGB+15

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Iron Monkey in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Iron Monkey use?

Dark Action GirlMistaken IdentityThe DragonHeroic AmbidexterityAsshole VictimDramatic High PerchingPoison Is EvilWhat the Hell, Hero?Foreign Re-ScoreFlashback EffectsElite MooksDeliberate Injury Gambitand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for Iron Monkey, including Dark Action Girl, Mistaken Identity, The Dragon.