Iron Monkey (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.4
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 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. 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 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)?
- In US, Iron Monkey 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 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, 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.