The Roaming Monk (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1980, The Roaming Monk is an action film directed by Cheung Wang Gei, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy convinces a Buddhist monk to help him find the man who abducted his mother.
Who’s in it. The Roaming Monk stars Lee Hang, Choi Wang and Hsiao-Hu Lin.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Roaming Monk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Roaming Monk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Roaming Monk 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 Roaming Monk (1980)?
- In US, The Roaming Monk is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Roaming Monk worth watching?
- The Roaming Monk holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Roaming Monk?
- The Roaming Monk stars Lee Hang, Choi Wang and Hsiao-Hu Lin.
- When was The Roaming Monk released?
- The Roaming Monk was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.