The Forbidden Kingdom
“The battle for eternity is the fantasy of a lifetime.”
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.
Where to watch The Forbidden Kingdom in United States
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Where is The Forbidden Kingdom streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, The CW | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Plex | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Joyn, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, SFR Play, Universal+ Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Universal+ Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FOD |
About The Forbidden Kingdom
The Forbidden Kingdom is a 2008 English-language action, adventure and fantasy film directed by Rob Minkoff. The cast is led by Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
The Forbidden Kingdom was produced by Casey Silver Productions, China Film Co-Production, and Relativity Media and made in China and Hong Kong. It was released on April 17, 2008, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $55 million, it went on to gross $128 million worldwide.
- Director
- Rob Minkoff
- Writers
- John Fusco
- Release date
- April 17, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Budget
- $55 million
- Box office
- $128 million
- Production
- Casey Silver Productions, China Film Co-Production, Relativity Media
The Forbidden Kingdom cast & crew
The Forbidden Kingdom was directed by Rob Minkoff and written by John Fusco.
The cast features 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 Collin Chou as Jade Warlord.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Buckley, cinematography is by Peter Pau Tak-Hai, and it was produced by Casey Silver and Michael Paseornek.
Is The Forbidden Kingdom worth watching?
The Forbidden Kingdom holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 1,924 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and fantasy, The Forbidden Kingdom is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Forbidden Kingdom
In United States, you can stream The Forbidden Kingdom on YouTube TV, Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, The CW, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Forbidden Kingdom
Jackie Chan
Old Hop / Lu Yan
Jet Li
The Silent Monk / The Monkey King
Michael Angarano
Jason Tripitikas
Liu Yifei
Golden Sparrow / Chinatown Girl
Li Bingbing
Ni Chang a.k.a White-Haired Witch
Collin Chou
Jade Warlord
Morgan Benoit
Lupo
Jack Posobiec
Southie
Thomas McDonell
Young Southie
Juana Collignon
Southie Girl
Zhi Ma Gui
Old Woman
Shen Shou He
Farmer
The Forbidden Kingdom — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Forbidden Kingdom in United States?
The Forbidden Kingdom is streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, The CW in United States.
▸Is The Forbidden Kingdom on YouTube TV?
Yes — The Forbidden Kingdom is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is The Forbidden Kingdom in?
The Forbidden Kingdom is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Mandarin, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Forbidden Kingdom?
The Forbidden Kingdom runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The Forbidden Kingdom rated?
The Forbidden Kingdom is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 1,924 ratings.
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