The Golden Monk (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2017, The Golden Monk is an action, comedy and fantasy film directed by Wong Jing, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of a monk who realizes he is the reincarnation of Golden Child / Taming Dragon Lohan who was cast down from heaven to experience life and death one hundred times as he broke a sacred rule by falling in love with another fairy, Jade. While Golden Child’s memories were erased, Jade refused to forget their love and accumulated goodwill over one hundred reincarnations…
Who’s in it. The Golden Monk stars Ryan Zheng Kai as Jintong / Golden Child / Xianglong Luohan / Taming Dragon Lohan / Butong, Kitty Zhang as Yu Nu / Jade / Jingjing, Jim Chim Sui-Man as Fuhu Luohan / Taming Tiger Lohan / Kong, Butong’s master and Wong Cho-lam as Wang Dahu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Golden Monk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Monk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Monk 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 Golden Monk (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Monk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Golden Monk worth watching?
- The Golden Monk holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Golden Monk?
- The Golden Monk stars Ryan Zheng Kai, Kitty Zhang, Jim Chim Sui-Man, Wong Cho-lam and Law Kar-Ying.
- When was The Golden Monk released?
- The Golden Monk was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.