What is The Monkey King?
The Monkey King is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 9, 2014
- Studios
- Filmko Pictures, Mandarin Films, Beijing Wen Hua Dong Run Investment
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
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Overview
The Monkey King is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by Filmko Pictures, Mandarin Films, Beijing Wen Hua Dong Run Investment. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A stone-born monkey gains powers and embarks on a legendary quest.”
- Mythic Chinese legend brought to screen
- Spectacular fantasy action sequences
- Family‑friendly adventure
- Runtime nears two hours
- PG‑13 rating may limit younger viewers
Watch it if you enjoy epic mythic adventures with fantasy action and a family‑oriented tone.
The film features fantasy combat and mild violence, appropriate for teen and older audiences.
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What is the basic plot of The Monkey King?
It follows Sun Wukong, a stone‑born monkey who gains supernatural powers, rebels against heaven, and later joins monk Xuanzang on a journey to India.
Who is the main character?
The story centers on Sun Wukong, the Monkey King.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as action, adventure, family, and fantasy.
What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated PG‑13.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 59 minutes.