Monkey King: Hero Is Back(2015)
Overview
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.
Director
Tian Xiaopeng
Studio
Hengdian Chinese Film Production Co.
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$153M
Cast
Zhang Lei
as 孙悟空（配音）
Lin Zijie
as 江流儿（配音）
Wu Wenlun
as 法明（配音）
Tong Zirong
as 混沌（配音）
Liu Jiurong
as 猪八戒（配音）
Wu Di
as 老板娘(女妖)（配音）
Liu Beichen
as 山神（配音）
Zhao Qianjing
as 江流儿爸爸（配音）
Zhou Shuai
as 江流儿妈妈（配音）
Kuixing Teng
as 混沌（配音）
Zhang Xin
as 孙悟空（配音）
Zhao Mingzhou
as 法明（配音）
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2015
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
Cantonese
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$153M
Production Companies
Hengdian Chinese Film Production Co. • Beijing Weiying Shidai Technology (WePiao) • October Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monkey King: Hero Is Back?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2015).
What is Monkey King: Hero Is Back about?▼
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.
Who directed Monkey King: Hero Is Back?▼
Monkey King: Hero Is Back was directed by Tian Xiaopeng and released in 2015. It is a fantasy, animation, comedy film.
How long is Monkey King: Hero Is Back?▼
Monkey King: Hero Is Back has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in Monkey King: Hero Is Back?▼
The cast of Monkey King: Hero Is Back includes Zhang Lei as 孙悟空（配音）, Lin Zijie as 江流儿（配音）, Wu Wenlun as 法明（配音）, Tong Zirong as 混沌（配音）, Liu Jiurong as 猪八戒（配音） and more.
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