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The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King

2020·Movie
1h 5min

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The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King fingerprint

High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Romantic and wondrous

  • Romance7
  • Wonder7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Fantasy and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Prequel to animation series "Journey to the West", Su Yi, a princess of the heavenly realm, befriends Sun Wukong in the mortal world and falls in love with him. However, Sun Wukong is violently treated as a demon by other gods and suppressed under the Five Fingers Mountain. In the past 300 years, the god Rulai has taught the Wukong how to uphold justice in his heart. Sun Wukong protects the Longevity Monk and goes to the other side of the world to retrieve the fire of creation for the benefit of the world, but finally returns after many ups and downs. The conspiracy surfaced and the fate of the master and disciples was rewritten.
Chinese AnimationFantasy ActionJourney to the West PrequelRomantic TragedySpiritual JourneyMythologicalAction and AdventureAnimated Spectacle

Crew

Directed by:
Zhong Mulong, Zhong Mulong
Written by:
Zhihui Deng, Jianhe Zheng
Produced by:
Sun Zhonghuai, Sun Zhonghuai
Composed by:
Shuang Sheng, Wenjia Wang

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King?

1 h 5 min

The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King runs 1 h 5 min.

What language is The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.