Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2015)
Movie 1h 29m ★ 6.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, blow my mind, family night
Released in 2015, Monkey King: Hero Is Back is an animation, comedy and fantasy movie. It is directed by Tian Xiaopeng. The cast includes Zhao Qianjing, James Hong and Zhang Lei. The running time is 1h 29m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.
71Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
The all-powerful Monkey King once roamed freely between Heaven and Earth, but after angering the Gods, he was imprisoned within an ice cage deep within the mountains. 500 years later, monsters attack a small village and a child flees to the mountains. Unknowingly, the child releases the Monkey King from his curse. With the help and encouragement from this special child, Monkey King saves the village from the evil monsters.
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Cast & crew
- Tian XiaopengDirector
- Zhao Qianjingas 江流儿爸爸 (Voice)
- James Hongas Old Monk (voice)
- Zhang Leias Sun Wukong (voice)
- Lin Zijieas Jiang Liuer (voice)
- Tong Zirongas Hun Dun (voice)
- Liu Beichenas (voice)
- Zhou Shuaias (voice)
- Liu Jiurongas Pigsy (voice)
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Questions about Monkey King: Hero Is Back
- What genre is Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
- Monkey King: Hero Is Back is categorised as Animation, Comedy, Fantasy.
- Who stars in Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
- Zhao Qianjing, James Hong, Zhang Lei, Lin Zijie, Tong Zirong appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
- Tian Xiaopeng directed Monkey King: Hero Is Back.
- How long is Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
- Monkey King: Hero Is Back runs for 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- Is Monkey King: Hero Is Back worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
