Monkey King: Hero Is Back
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.
Where to watch Monkey King: Hero Is Back in United States
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Where is Monkey King: Hero Is Back streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Claro tv+ | — |
About Monkey King: Hero Is Back
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is a 2015 Chinese-language fantasy, animation and comedy film directed by Tian Xiaopeng. The cast is led by Zhang Lei, Lin Zijie, Wu Wenlun. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.
Monkey King: Hero Is Back was produced by Hengdian Chinese Film Production Co., Beijing Weiying Shidai Technology (WePiao), and October Media and made in China. It was released on July 10, 2015, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $153 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tian Xiaopeng
- Writers
- Tian Xiaopeng
- Release date
- July 10, 2015
- OTT release
- May 5, 2016
- Original language
- Chinese
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $153 million
- Production
- Hengdian Chinese Film Production Co., Beijing Weiying Shidai Technology (WePiao), October Media
Monkey King: Hero Is Back cast & crew
Monkey King: Hero Is Back was directed by Tian Xiaopeng and written by Tian Xiaopeng.
The cast features 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 Wu Di as 老板娘(女妖)（配音）.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Raymond Wong Ying-Wah and it was produced by Chen Wei and Lin Zhonglun.
Is Monkey King: Hero Is Back worth watching?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 298 ratings, a solidly received fantasy films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, animation, and comedy, Monkey King: Hero Is Back is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Monkey King: Hero Is Back
In United States, you can stream Monkey King: Hero Is Back on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on May 5, 2016.
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Cast of Monkey King: Hero Is Back
Zhang Lei
孙悟空（配音）
Lin Zijie
江流儿（配音）
Wu Wenlun
法明（配音）
Tong Zirong
混沌（配音）
Liu Jiurong
猪八戒（配音）
Wu Di
老板娘(女妖)（配音）
Liu Beichen
山神（配音）
Zhao Qianjing
江流儿爸爸（配音）
Zhou Shuai
江流儿妈妈（配音）
Kuixing Teng
混沌（配音）
Zhang Xin
孙悟空（配音）
Zhao Mingzhou
法明（配音）
Monkey King: Hero Is Back — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Monkey King: Hero Is Back in United States?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Monkey King: Hero Is Back on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Monkey King: Hero Is Back is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Monkey King: Hero Is Back in?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is originally in Chinese, with audio tracks including Cantonese, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Monkey King: Hero Is Back rated?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is rated PG. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 298 ratings.
▸When did Monkey King: Hero Is Back release on OTT?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back became available digitally on May 5, 2016.
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