Monk Comes Down the Mountain (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2015, Monk Comes Down the Mountain is an action and comedy film directed by Chen Kaige, running about 113 minutes. “Ruthless defines a champion, principal creates a hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A monk leaves his monastery and ventures out into the real world for the first time in his life, and ends up in an adventure with a kung-fu master who is guarding a special artifact.
Who’s in it. Monk Comes Down the Mountain stars Baoqiang Wang as He Anxia, Aaron Kwok as Zhou Xiyu, Chang Chen as Boss Zha and Lin Chiling as Yuzhen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Monk Comes Down the Mountain has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monk Comes Down the Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monk Comes Down the Mountain 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 Monk Comes Down the Mountain (2015)?
- In US, Monk Comes Down the Mountain is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Monk Comes Down the Mountain worth watching?
- Monk Comes Down the Mountain holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monk Comes Down the Mountain?
- Monk Comes Down the Mountain stars Baoqiang Wang, Aaron Kwok, Chang Chen, Lin Chiling and Yuen Wah.
- When was Monk Comes Down the Mountain released?
- Monk Comes Down the Mountain was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.