The Peacock King (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1988, The Peacock King is an action, fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Lam Nai-Choi, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Coerced by the evil Witch Raga, Ashura, the Hell Virgin, attempts to unlock the four Earth holes that lead to the Gates of Hell. Together, Raga aims to control the Earth. However, two monks skilful in magical powers set off on a journey to the cities to obstruct Ashura from unlocking the gates and stop Raga. Otherwise, not only will control of the Earth be at stake, but the King of Hell will resurrect and darkness will overcome the world.
Who’s in it. The Peacock King stars Yuen Biao as Monk Peacock, Gloria Yip Wan-Yee as Ashura, Pauline Wong Siu-Fung as Raga and Hiroshi Mikami as Monk Lucky Fruit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Peacock King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Peacock King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Peacock King 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 Peacock King (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Peacock King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Peacock King worth watching?
- The Peacock King holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Peacock King?
- The Peacock King stars Yuen Biao, Gloria Yip Wan-Yee, Pauline Wong Siu-Fung, Hiroshi Mikami and Eddy Ko.
- When was The Peacock King released?
- The Peacock King was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.