The Monkey King (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2014, The Monkey King is an action, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Soi Cheang, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.
Who’s in it. The Monkey King stars Donnie Yen as Sun Wukong / Monkey King, Aaron Kwok as Bull Demon King, Joe Chen as Princess Iron Fan and Chow Yun-fat as Jade Emperor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Monkey King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FlixFling, AsianCrush and Hi-YAH and 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 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 (2014)?
- In US, The Monkey King is available to stream on YouTube TV, FlixFling and AsianCrush, and 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 The Monkey King worth watching?
- The Monkey King holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Monkey King?
- The Monkey King stars Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok, Joe Chen, Chow Yun-fat and Peter Ho.
- When was The Monkey King released?
- The Monkey King was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.