Plot — What is The Monkey King about?
Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2014 |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy |
| Language | Chinese |
| Runtime | 119 min |
| Audience Score | 56% (5.6/10, 244 votes) |
The Monkey King — FAQ
Is The Monkey King worth watching? The Monkey King holds a 5.6/10 rating from 244 viewers. Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey
Who directed The Monkey King? Directed by Soi Cheang.
Who is in the cast of The Monkey King? It stars Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Joe Chen, Chow Yun-Fat, Peter Ho, Kelly Chen Hui-Lin and more.
Where can I stream The Monkey King? You can stream The Monkey King on FlixFling, AsianCrush, Hi-YAH, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Monkey King release? It released in 2014.
