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The Monkey King 2

2016·Movie
2h 0min·G
IMDb5.9Metacritic–6.6Rotten Tomatoes100%52%

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Epic and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Awe-inspiring and hopeful

  • Wonder9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Fantasy and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout visual style and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

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About

Taking place 500 years after the Havoc in Heaven, the Tang Priest is appointed by Buddha to go to the West to fetch the sacred scriptures, only to accidentally free the Monkey King. With Lady White aiming to break up the team assembled to defeat her, the Monkey King must fight in order to save his world!
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Crew

Directed by:
Soi Cheang
Written by:
Wu Cheng'en, Ran Ping, Wen Ning
Produced by:
Kiefer Liu, Zhao Haicheng
Composed by:
Christopher Young

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Where can I stream The Monkey King 2 legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuHooplaPluto TVVIX Hi-YAHPlex

The Monkey King 2 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and VIX . 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 2 worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Monkey King 2 rated?

GViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Monkey King 2?

2 h 0 min

The Monkey King 2 runs 2 h 0 min.

Is The Monkey King 2 based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Monkey King 2?

Critics100
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate The Monkey King 2 higher (100) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Monkey King 2 a box office hit?

Budget$68 million
Box office$194 million

Yes. It cost about $68 million to make and earned $194 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is The Monkey King 2 in?

Chinese

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

In how many countries can I watch The Monkey King 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Monkey King 2 in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.