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The Golden Child(1986)

1h 34mAction, Adventure, ComedyEnglish
5.9/10
1,184 user ratings

Eddie Murphy is the chosen one.

Overview

After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."

Director

Michael Ritchie

Studio

Eddie Murphy Productions

Budget

$25M

Revenue

$80M

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Cast

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

as Chandler Jarrell

Charles Dance

Charles Dance

as Sardo Numspa

Charlotte Lewis

Charlotte Lewis

as Kee Nang

J.L. Reate

J.L. Reate

as The Golden Child

Victor Wong

Victor Wong

as The Old Man

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

as Til

James Hong

James Hong

as Doctor Hong

Shakti Chen

Shakti Chen

as Kala

Tau Logo

as Yu

Masanori Toguchi

Masanori Toguchi

as Khan

Pons Maar

as Fu

Peter Kwong

Peter Kwong

as Tommy Tong

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1986

Runtime

1h 34m

Language

English

Rating

5.9 / 10

Budget

$25M

Box Office

$80M

Production Companies

Eddie Murphy Productions • Feldman/Meeker Productions • Paramount Pictures

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Where can I watch The Golden Child?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Golden Child (1986).

What is The Golden Child about?

After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."

Who directed The Golden Child?

The Golden Child was directed by Michael Ritchie and released in 1986. It is a action, adventure, comedy film.

How long is The Golden Child?

The Golden Child has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

Who stars in The Golden Child?

The cast of The Golden Child includes Eddie Murphy as Chandler Jarrell, Charles Dance as Sardo Numspa, Charlotte Lewis as Kee Nang, J.L. Reate as The Golden Child, Victor Wong as The Old Man and more.

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