Journey to the West (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 1986, Journey to the West is an action & adventure and drama series.
What it’s about. Journey to the West is a Chinese television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on CCTV in China on 1 October 1986. The series became an instant classic in China and is still being praised as the best and most authentic interpretation of the novel. Unadapted portions of the original story were later covered in the second season, which was released in 1999.
Who’s in it. Journey to the West stars Liu Jiang as 阎王, Cheng Zhi as 金池长老, Yang Li as 孙悟空(配音) and Li Shihong as 美猴王(配音), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, 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 (1986)?
- 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 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Journey to the West?
- Journey to the West stars Liu Jiang, Cheng Zhi, Yang Li, Li Shihong and Cui Jingfu.
- When was Journey to the West released?
- Journey to the West was released in 1986.