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The Monkey King: The Legend Begins

2022·Movie
1h 30min
IMDb5.4

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The Monkey King: The Legend Begins fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Epic and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Fantasy and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The Monkey King: The Legend Begins is the re-imagined version by Hollywood of the film The Monkey King: Havoc in Heavens Palace, the origin and birthplace of The Monkey King Story.
CGI Animated AdventureClassic Chinese MythologyAction-Packed VisualsFamily-Friendly SpectacleFantasy World-BuildingHero's JourneyGood vs. EvilNostalgic RetellingEpic Scale

Crew

Directed by:
Soi Cheang
Written by:
Edmond Wong

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Monkey King: The Legend Begins legally?

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The Monkey King: The Legend Begins 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: The Legend Begins worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Monkey King: The Legend Begins rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Monkey King: The Legend Begins?

1 h 30 min

The Monkey King: The Legend Begins runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Monkey King: The Legend Begins in?

EnglishChinese

It was made in English, with some Chinese. Produced in China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Monkey King: The Legend Begins?

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