The Monkey Goes West (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film
Released in 1966, The Monkey Goes West is an action, fantasy, adventure and music film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. THE MONKEY GOES WEST is the first entry in the studio’s epic, four-part screen adaptation of “Journey to the West,” a 16th-century novel recounting the efforts of a Buddhist monk and his magical companions to travel to India and bring back Buddhist sutras.
Who’s in it. The Monkey Goes West stars Elliot Ngok as Monkey King Su Wu Kong, Pang Pang as The Pig, Tien Shun as Sandy Friar / Juan Lian Marshal and Fan Mei-Sheng as 3rd Prince of West Dragon King, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monkey Goes West page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monkey Goes West 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 The Monkey Goes West (1966)?
- In US, The Monkey Goes West is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Monkey Goes West?
- The Monkey Goes West stars Elliot Ngok, Pang Pang, Tien Shun, Fan Mei-Sheng and Kao Pao-shu.
- When was The Monkey Goes West released?
- The Monkey Goes West was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.