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Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons

2013Movie1 h 50 minPG-13

74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic686.8Rotten Tomatoes94%69%

An epic, wondrous action movie about fantasy and faith and meaning, with standout visual style.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

It's time to kick some legendary tale.

In a world plagued by demons who cause great human suffering, young demon hunter Tang Sanzang must fight against monstrous demons, as well as contend with a beautiful demon hunting woman on his path to enlightenment.

Feels like

  • Chinese Fantasy Epic
  • Demonic Action-Comedy
  • Grotesque Visuals
  • Mythological Adventure
  • Wuxia Inspired
  • Darkly Humorous
  • High Spectacle
  • Monster Battles
  • Journey of Redemption

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Chow, Derek Kwok Chi-Kin
Written by
Stephen Chow, Lee Sheung-Ching, Andrew Fung Chih-chiang
Produced by
Stephen Chow, Wang Zhong Lei, Ivy Kong Yuk-Yee
Music by
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah

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Facts

February 7, 2013 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released
February 7, 2013
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China
Box office
$216 million
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Canon Character All Along, Shout-Out, Make Way for the New Villains +9

  • Canon Character All Along
  • Shout-Out
  • Make Way for the New Villains
  • Quirky Miniboss Squad
  • Sealed Evil in a Can
  • True Sight
  • Death of a Child
  • Action Prologue
  • And the Adventure Continues
  • Beauty Is Never Tarnished
  • Agony of the Feet
  • Sequel Hook

12 of 67 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons?"

Questions about Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons

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Where can I stream Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons?

PhiloThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreeMagnolia SelectsWarriors and GangstersTubi TV

In the United States, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons streams on Magnolia Selects and Warriors and Gangsters, and it is free with ads on Philo, The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 68). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is there a sequel to Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons?

  1. Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013)
  2. Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back (2017)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back (2017).

Is Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Will Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Is Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.