Monkey King (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2016, Monkey King is a comedy film directed by Oliver Rihs, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Wolfi is in his mid-40s and wants to revisit the good old days with his three best buddies in the Provence, where life is good. Little does he realize that his old chums are in the middle of growing up for real, bringing their wives and kids and all their everyday family problems too.
Who’s in it. Monkey King stars Hans-Jochen Wagner as Wolfi, Samuel Finzi as Viktor, Oliver Korittke as Ralph and Marc Hosemann as Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Monkey King has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monkey King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monkey King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monkey King (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monkey King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Monkey King worth watching?
- Monkey King holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monkey King?
- Monkey King stars Hans-Jochen Wagner, Samuel Finzi, Oliver Korittke, Marc Hosemann and Jule Böwe.
- When was Monkey King released?
- Monkey King was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.