Monkey King: Hero Is Back

Monkey King: Hero Is Back

Directed by Tian Xiaopeng

Produced by Hengdian Chinese Film Production Co., Beijing Weiying Shidai Technology (WePiao)

201589 min6.9 / 10

A vibrant, family-friendly fantasy adventure rooted in Buddhist mythology, where a legendary imprisoned hero finds redemption through connection with a child and heroic action.

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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  • Does Monkey King: Hero Is Back end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Monkey King: Hero Is Back easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Monkey King: Hero Is Back scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Monkey King: Hero Is Back sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Monkey King: Hero Is Back violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

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Familiar shape, done well.

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Love65

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