Kung Fu Panda (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2008, Kung Fu Panda is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Mark Osborne, running about 90 minutes. “Prepare for awesomeness.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the Valley of Peace is threatened, lazy Po the panda discovers his destiny as the "chosen one" and trains to become a kung fu hero, but transforming the unsleek slacker into a brave warrior won't be easy. It's up to Master Shifu and the Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- to give it a try.
Who’s in it. Kung Fu Panda stars Jack Black as Po (voice), Dustin Hoffman as Shifu (voice), Angelina Jolie as Tigress (voice) and Jackie Chan as Monkey (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Kung Fu Panda has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $631.7M at the box office.
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 Kung Fu Panda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kung Fu Panda 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 Kung Fu Panda (2008)?
- In US, Kung Fu Panda 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 Kung Fu Panda worth watching?
- Kung Fu Panda holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kung Fu Panda?
- Kung Fu Panda stars Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan and David Cross.