The Golden Child (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1986, The Golden Child is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Michael Ritchie, running about 94 minutes. “Eddie Murphy is the chosen one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."
Who’s in it. The Golden Child stars Eddie Murphy as Chandler Jarrell, Charles Dance as Sardo Numspa, Charlotte Lewis as Kee Nang and J.L. Reate as The Golden Child, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Golden Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $79.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Golden Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Child 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 Child (1986)?
- In US, The Golden Child is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Golden Child worth watching?
- The Golden Child holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Golden Child?
- The Golden Child stars Eddie Murphy, Charles Dance, Charlotte Lewis, J.L. Reate and Victor Wong.
- When was The Golden Child released?
- The Golden Child was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.