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The Monkey King

Directed by Soi Cheang · 2014 ·

Short answer

Is The Monkey King worth watching?

Probably not. The Monkey King (2014) earns a 54% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

54%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

56% Editorial Rating
60% Audience snapshot · excluded
48 Metascore
★★½☆☆ Letterboxd 2.8
5.6 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 59m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · MA15+ (Australia) · 12 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Country
China
Language
Mandarin

Also known as 西遊記之大鬧天宮 El rey Mono Viaje al Oeste. Las aventuras del Rey Mono Le Roi singe Der Affenkönig - Aufruhr im Himmel A Lenda do Rei Macaco: Tumulto no Reino Celestial モンキー・マジック 孫悟空誕生 몽키킹: 손오공의 탄생

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Netflix, TVING in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Monkey King by country

Country Streaming on
Japan Prime Video, U-NEXT
South Korea Netflix, TVING

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (56/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (60%).
  • Celluloid Score 54% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Fans of Action

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is The Monkey King worth watching?

Probably not — The Monkey King earns a 54% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits fans of Action, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

The Monkey King is a 2014 action film directed by Soi Cheang, starring Donnie Yen and Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing.

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is The Monkey King about?

Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.

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The Monkey King: frequently asked questions

Is The Monkey King worth watching?

Probably not. The Monkey King (2014) has a Celluloid Score of 54%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch The Monkey King?

In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, TVING in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Monkey King?

The Monkey King runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

What is The Monkey King rated?

The Monkey King is rated PG-13 in the United States, MA15+ in Australia, 12 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Monkey King?

The Monkey King is directed by Soi Cheang and stars Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Joe Chen, Chow Yun-Fat, Peter Ho.

What is the Metascore for The Monkey King?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Monkey King is 48 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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