The Monkey King (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2023, The Monkey King is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Anthony Stacchi, running about 92 minutes. “The legend has arrived” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A stick-wielding monkey teams with a young girl on an epic quest for immortality, battling demons, dragons, gods — and his own ego — along the way.
Who’s in it. The Monkey King stars Jimmy O. Yang as Monkey King (voice), Bowen Yang as Dragon King (voice), Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Lin (voice) and Jo Koy as Benbo (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Monkey King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monkey King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monkey King 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 King (2023)?
- In US, The Monkey King is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Monkey King worth watching?
- The Monkey King holds an audience score of 6.8 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 The Monkey King?
- The Monkey King stars Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Jo Koy and Ron Yuan.
- When was The Monkey King released?
- The Monkey King was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.