Iron Monkey (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 7.4

Iron Monkey poster

Released in 1993, Iron Monkey is an action, drama and crime film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, running about 90 minutes. “Unmask the legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Iron Monkey is a Hong Kong variation of Robin Hood. Corrupt officials of a Chinese village are robbed by a masked bandit known as "Iron Monkey", named after a benevolent deity. When all else fails, the Governor forces a traveling physician into finding the bandit.

Who’s in it. Iron Monkey stars Yu Rongguang as Dr. Yang / Iron Monkey, Donnie Yen as Wong Kei-ying, Jean Wang Ching-Ying as Miss Orchid / Miss Ho and Angie Tsang Sze-Man as Wong Fei-Hung, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Iron Monkey has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $14.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iron Monkey page.

If you liked it. Fans of Iron Monkey 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 Iron Monkey (1993)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Iron Monkey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Iron Monkey worth watching?
Iron Monkey holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Iron Monkey?
Iron Monkey stars Yu Rongguang, Donnie Yen, Jean Wang Ching-Ying, Angie Tsang Sze-Man and Yen Shi-Kwan.
When was Iron Monkey released?
Iron Monkey was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.