A Chinese Tall Story (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2005, A Chinese Tall Story is a fantasy film directed by Jeffrey Lau, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The young monk Taka and his three disciples are captured by a demonic tree. Taka manages to escape thanks to the magic stick of Monkey King and decided to go free his companions. En route, he encounters a strange ally called Meiyan, a girl who is half-human and half monster. As Taka and his new friend set off on a fantastic adventure they will face many hardships and battles and may very well decide the fate of humanity and the entire universe...
Who’s in it. A Chinese Tall Story stars Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung as Tripitaka, Charlene Choi Chuek-Yin as Yue Meiyan, Fan Bingbing as Princess Xiaoshan and Chen Bolin as Sun Wukong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, A Chinese Tall Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Chinese Tall Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Chinese Tall Story tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Chinese Tall Story (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Chinese Tall Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Chinese Tall Story worth watching?
- A Chinese Tall Story holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Chinese Tall Story?
- A Chinese Tall Story stars Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung, Charlene Choi Chuek-Yin, Fan Bingbing, Chen Bolin and Kenny Kwan.
- When was A Chinese Tall Story released?
- A Chinese Tall Story was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.