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The Mad Monk

1993Movie1 h 29 min

Comedy
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–51%

An eccentric, hopeful action movie about fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Story

The gods in heaven complain to the Jade Emperor about the malicious practical jokes played on them by Dragon Fighter Lohan.

Feels like

  • Hong Kong Comedy
  • Fantasy Action
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Divine Intervention
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Slapstick
  • Iconic Performance
  • Cult Classic
  • Moral Fable

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Johnnie To
Written by
Sandy Shaw Lai-king
Produced by
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Music by
William Wu Wai-lap

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 29, 1993 · 1 h 29 min · Violence

Released
July 29, 1993
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
43 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mad Monk?"

Questions about The Mad Monk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mad Monk?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Mad Monk from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 11 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Mad Monk worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Mad Monk okay for kids?

Violence

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

Will The Mad Monk make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Mad Monk?

BleakHopeful

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

Is The Mad Monk in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.