
The Golden Child(1986)
“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
Cast

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

Randall 'Tex' Cobb
as Til

James Hong
as Doctor Hong

Shakti Chen
as Kala
Tau Logo
as Yu

Masanori Toguchi
as Khan
Pons Maar
as Fu

Peter Kwong
as Tommy Tong
Where to Watch
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
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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