Monkey Magic (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2007, Monkey Magic is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Kensaku Sawada, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Journey to the West comes to the big screen like never before in the 2007 film Saiyuuki! Also known as Monkey Magic and Adventures of the Super Monkey, this is the latest in a long line of adaptations of the Wu Cheng'en tome.
Who’s in it. Monkey Magic stars Kevin Contreras, Shingo Katori as Monkey King Son Goku, Eri Fukatsu as Tripitaka/Sanzo Hoshi and Atsushi Ito as Cho Hakkai/Pigsy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Monkey Magic 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 Magic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monkey Magic 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 Monkey Magic (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monkey Magic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Monkey Magic worth watching?
- Monkey Magic holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monkey Magic?
- Monkey Magic stars Kevin Contreras, Shingo Katori, Eri Fukatsu, Atsushi Ito and Teruyoshi Uchimura.
- When was Monkey Magic released?
- Monkey Magic was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.