Crossing the Monkey Mountain (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1958, Crossing the Monkey Mountain is a family and animation film directed by Wang Shuchen, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. In the hot summer, a group of little monkeys jumped up and down tirelessly on several trees on the mountain, having a great time. Wearing a straw hat on his head and shoulders, and with two wine gourds hanging on his chest, the old man struggled up from the bottom of the mountain. When he saw a large shade of trees, he stopped to rest and fell asleep after a while. The little monkeys sized up the old man, and became interested in the straw hat and wine gourd he threw on the ground.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Crossing the Monkey Mountain sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crossing the Monkey Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crossing the Monkey Mountain tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crossing the Monkey Mountain (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crossing the Monkey Mountain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crossing the Monkey Mountain worth watching?
- Crossing the Monkey Mountain holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Crossing the Monkey Mountain released?
- Crossing the Monkey Mountain was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.
