The Monkey King
Originally released in 2014. The Monkey King is a action/adventure film. directed by Soi Cheang.
Starring Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok, and Joe Chen
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 9, 2014
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (228 votes)
Budget
$82M
Production budget
Box Office
$182.2M
2.2x return
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Donnie Yen
as Sun Wukong / Monkey King
Aaron Kwok
as Bull Demon King
Joe Chen
as Princess Iron Fan
Chow Yun-Fat
as Jade Emperor
Peter Ho
as Erlangshen
Kelly Chen
as Goddess of Mercy Guanyin
Gigi Leung Wing-Kei
as Chang'E
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
as Master Pitu
Hai Yitian
as Buddha Bodhi
Liu Hua
as Dragon King of the East Sea
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
- Budget
- $82,000,000
- Revenue
- $182,206,924
Production Companies
- Filmko Pictures
- Mandarin Films
- Beijing Wen Hua Dong Run Investment
- China Film Group Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Monkey King?
The Monkey King was directed by Soi Cheang.
How long is The Monkey King?
The Monkey King has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Monkey King released?
The Monkey King was released on January 9, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Monkey King?
The main cast of The Monkey King includes Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok, Joe Chen, Chow Yun-Fat, Peter Ho.
Is The Monkey King worth watching?
The Monkey King has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 228 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.