The Monk (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2008, The Monk is a drama film directed by Angus Chan Siu-Hei, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. In the prosperous city, a monk wearing a brownish-yellow Buddhist gown begs for alms and blesses passers-by with a smile. After bring moved on by the police, after concerns voiced by a production unit, and after an encounter with an old woman who gives him alms, he begins to ask himself: Who am I really?
Who’s in it. The Monk stars Ko Hon-Man as The Monk, Bone Chan Chi-Fung, Michael Chu Kwan Wai and Jennifer Fung Ka Po, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Monk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monk (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Monk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Monk worth watching?
- The Monk holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Monk?
- The Monk stars Ko Hon-Man, Bone Chan Chi-Fung, Michael Chu Kwan Wai, Jennifer Fung Ka Po and Ko Chin Ming.
- When was The Monk released?
- The Monk was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.