Journey to the West (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 9.3
Released in 2012, Journey to the West is an action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. A monk and his three disciples—a rebellious Monkey King, a gluttonous pig demon, and a loyal river ogre—embark on a perilous journey to the West to retrieve sacred scriptures. Along the way, they face countless trials, battle demons, and grow in wisdom, ultimately fulfilling their divine quest and achieving enlightenment.
Who’s in it. Journey to the West stars Wu Yue as 孙悟空, Nie Yuan as 唐三藏, Zang Jinsheng as 猪八戒 and Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong as 沙悟净, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.3/10, Journey to the West 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 Journey to the West page.
If you liked it. Fans of Journey to the West tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Journey to the West (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Journey to the West change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Journey to the West worth watching?
- Journey to the West holds an audience score of 9.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Journey to the West?
- Journey to the West stars Wu Yue, Nie Yuan, Zang Jinsheng, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong and Wei Zi.
- When was Journey to the West released?
- Journey to the West was released in 2012.