The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
Movie 1h 44m ★ 6.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, blow my mind
Dating from 2008, The Forbidden Kingdom sits in the action, adventure and fantasy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Rob Minkoff. The cast includes Michael Angarano, Jet Li and Jackie Chan. The running time is 1h 44m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.
65Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
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Cast & crew
- Rob MinkoffDirector
- Michael Angaranoas Jason Tripitikas
- Jet Lias The Silent Monk / The Monkey King
- Jackie Chanas Old Hop / Lu Yan
- Li Bingbingas Ni Chang a.k.a White-Haired Witch
- Collin Chouas Jade Warlord
- Thomas McDonellas Young Southie
- Liu Yifeias Golden Sparrow / Chinatown Girl
- Morgan Benoitas Lupo
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Questions about The Forbidden Kingdom
- What genre is The Forbidden Kingdom?
- The Forbidden Kingdom is categorised as Action, Adventure, Fantasy.
- Who stars in The Forbidden Kingdom?
- Michael Angarano, Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Li Bingbing, Collin Chou appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Forbidden Kingdom?
- Rob Minkoff directed The Forbidden Kingdom.
- How long is The Forbidden Kingdom?
- The Forbidden Kingdom runs for 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- Is The Forbidden Kingdom worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Forbidden Kingdom?
- 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.
