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The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven

1961Movie1 h 54 min

Animation
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

An awe-inspiring, epic animated movie about fantasy and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

You tell your Jade Emperor, accept my title or I'll ruin his Palace!

Sun Wukong, the King of the Monkeys, sets off on his first adventure to gain a worthy weapon. This earns the attention of the Jade Emperor of Heaven.

Feels like

  • Classic Chinese Animation
  • Mythological Adventure
  • Monkey King
  • Fantasy Epic
  • Rebellion Against Heaven
  • Visually Stunning
  • Cultural Icon
  • Action-Packed

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Wan Laiming
Written by
Wan Laiming, Li Keruo
Music by
Wu Yingju

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Facts

July 25, 1961 · 1 h 54 min · Violence

Released
July 25, 1961
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven worth watching?"

Questions about The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.1).

Is The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Will The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.