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Nezha Conquers the Dragon King

1979Movie1 h 5 min

Animation
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A wondrous, spectacular animated movie about fantasy and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Little Nezha churns the sea!

In Chentang Pass, Nezha, the magical son of General Li Jing, makes enemies with Ao Guang, the Dragon King of East Sea. When he is reported to heaven's court and his home is threatened, Nezha takes it upon himself to destroy the palace and defeat the dragons. A retelling of the classic chapters from Investiture of The Gods.

Feels like

  • Chinese Mythology
  • Heroic Tale
  • Classic Animation
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Cultural Icon
  • Moral Allegory
  • Action & Wonder

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
A Da, Wang Shuchen, Yan Dingxian
Written by
Xu Zhonglin, Wang Shuchen
Music by
Jin Fuzai

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Facts

May 19, 1979 · 1 h 5 min · Violence

Released
May 19, 1979
Runtime
1 h 5 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Face–Heel Turn, Ring of Power, Revised Ending +9

  • Face–Heel Turn
  • Ring of Power
  • Revised Ending
  • Animated Adaptation
  • Never My Fault
  • Adaptation Deviation
  • Censored Child Death
  • Divine Birds
  • Color-Coded for Your Convenience
  • Underwater City
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Goo-Goo-Godlike

12 of 36 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Nezha Conquers the Dragon King?"

Questions about Nezha Conquers the Dragon King

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nezha Conquers the Dragon King?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Nezha Conquers the Dragon King worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Nezha Conquers the Dragon King okay for kids?

Violence

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

Is Nezha Conquers the Dragon King in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does Nezha Conquers the Dragon King use?

Face–Heel TurnRing of PowerRevised EndingAnimated AdaptationNever My FaultAdaptation DeviationCensored Child DeathDivine BirdsColor-Coded for Your ConvenienceUnderwater CityHeroic SacrificeGoo-Goo-Godlikeand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Face–Heel Turn, Ring of Power, and Revised Ending.