The Golden Child
"Eddie Murphy is the chosen one."
Originally released in 1986. The Golden Child is a action/adventure film. directed by Michael Ritchie.
Starring Eddie Murphy, Charles Dance, and Charlotte Lewis
Synopsis
After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (1,140 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$79.8M
3.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $79,817,939
Production Companies
- Eddie Murphy Productions
- Feldman/Meeker Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Golden Child about?
After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang s...
Who directed The Golden Child?
The Golden Child was directed by Michael Ritchie.
How long is The Golden Child?
The Golden Child has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Golden Child released?
The Golden Child was released on December 12, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Golden Child?
The main cast of The Golden Child includes Eddie Murphy, Charles Dance, Charlotte Lewis, J.L. Reate, Victor Wong Chi-Keung.
Is The Golden Child worth watching?
The Golden Child has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 1,140 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.