Battles with the Red Boy (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1972, Battles with the Red Boy is an action, fantasy, adventure and animation film directed by Wu Chia-Chun, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Shaw Brothers starlet Tien stars as the mythical deity Red Boy. He is sent by the gods to do battle with the monkey King who is up to more magical mischief than is good for him.
Who’s in it. Battles with the Red Boy stars Tien Niu as Red Boy, Hsiao-Ping Yang, Chiang Chang and Fan Chiang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Battles with the Red Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battles with the Red Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battles with the Red Boy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battles with the Red Boy (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Battles with the Red Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Battles with the Red Boy worth watching?
- Battles with the Red Boy holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battles with the Red Boy?
- Battles with the Red Boy stars Tien Niu, Hsiao-Ping Yang, Chiang Chang, Fan Chiang and Yang Kuei Yu.
- When was Battles with the Red Boy released?
- Battles with the Red Boy was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.