The Forbidden Kingdom(2008)
“The battle for eternity is the fantasy of a lifetime.”
Overview
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.
Director
Rob Minkoff
Studio
Casey Silver Productions
Budget
$55M
Revenue
$128M
Cast
Jackie Chan
as Old Hop / Lu Yan
Jet Li
as The Silent Monk / The Monkey King
Michael Angarano
as Jason Tripitikas
Liu Yifei
as Golden Sparrow / Chinatown Girl
Li Bingbing
as Ni Chang a.k.a White-Haired Witch
Collin Chou
as Jade Warlord
Morgan Benoit
as Lupo
Jack Posobiec
as Southie
Thomas McDonell
as Young Southie
Juana Collignon
as Southie Girl
Zhi Ma Gui
as Old Woman
Shen Shou He
as Farmer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$55M
Box Office
$128M
Production Companies
Casey Silver Productions • China Film Co-Production • Relativity Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Forbidden Kingdom?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Forbidden Kingdom (2008).
What is The Forbidden Kingdom about?▼
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.
Who directed The Forbidden Kingdom?▼
The Forbidden Kingdom was directed by Rob Minkoff and released in 2008. It is a action, adventure, fantasy film.
How long is The Forbidden Kingdom?▼
The Forbidden Kingdom has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in The Forbidden Kingdom?▼
The cast of The Forbidden Kingdom includes Jackie Chan as Old Hop / Lu Yan, Jet Li as The Silent Monk / The Monkey King, Michael Angarano as Jason Tripitikas, Liu Yifei as Golden Sparrow / Chinatown Girl, Li Bingbing as Ni Chang a.k.a White-Haired Witch and more.
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