The Forbidden Kingdom
"The battle for eternity is the fantasy of a lifetime."
Originally released in 2008. The Forbidden Kingdom is a action/adventure film. directed by Rob Minkoff.
Starring Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Michael Angarano
Synopsis
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 17, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (1,851 votes)
Budget
$55M
Production budget
Box Office
$127.9M
2.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
China
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Jackie Chan
as Old Hop / Lu Yan
Jet Li
as The Silent Monk / The Monkey King
Michael Angarano
as Jason Tripitikas
Liu Yifei
as Golden Sparrow / Chinatown Girl
Li Bingbing
as Ni Chang a.k.a White-Haired Witch
Collin Chou
as Jade Warlord
Morgan Benoit
as Lupo
Jack Posobiec
as Southie
Thomas McDonell
as Young Southie
Juana Collignon
as Southie Girl
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $55,000,000
- Revenue
- $127,906,624
Production Companies
- Casey Silver Productions
- China Film Co-Production Corp.
- Relativity Media
- Lionsgate
- The Weinstein Company
- Arclight Films
- Huayi Brothers Pictures
- J&J Project
- Salon Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Forbidden Kingdom about?
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior,...
Who directed The Forbidden Kingdom?
The Forbidden Kingdom was directed by Rob Minkoff.
How long is The Forbidden Kingdom?
The Forbidden Kingdom has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Forbidden Kingdom released?
The Forbidden Kingdom was released on April 17, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Forbidden Kingdom?
The main cast of The Forbidden Kingdom includes Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano, Liu Yifei, Li Bingbing.
Is The Forbidden Kingdom worth watching?
The Forbidden Kingdom has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 1,851 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.