The Golden Child
“Eddie Murphy is the chosen one.”
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."
Where to watch The Golden Child in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Golden Child there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is The Golden Child streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Golden Child
The Golden Child is a 1986 English-language action, adventure and comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie. The cast is led by Eddie Murphy, Charles Dance, Charlotte Lewis. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.
The Golden Child was produced by Eddie Murphy Productions, Feldman/Meeker Productions, and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 12, 1986, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $80 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Writers
- Dennis Feldman
- Release date
- December 12, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $80 million
- Production
- Eddie Murphy Productions, Feldman/Meeker Productions, Paramount Pictures
The Golden Child cast & crew
The Golden Child was directed by Michael Ritchie and written by Dennis Feldman.
The cast features 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 Randall 'Tex' Cobb as Til.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michel Colombier, cinematography is by Donald E. Thorin, and it was produced by Edward S. Feldman and Robert D. Wachs.
Is The Golden Child worth watching?
The Golden Child holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 1,184 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and comedy, The Golden Child is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Golden Child
In United States, you can stream The Golden Child on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, and MGM Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Golden Child
Eddie Murphy
Chandler Jarrell
Charles Dance
Sardo Numspa
Charlotte Lewis
Kee Nang
J.L. Reate
The Golden Child
Victor Wong
The Old Man
Randall 'Tex' Cobb
Til
James Hong
Doctor Hong
Shakti Chen
Kala
Tau Logo
Yu
Masanori Toguchi
Khan
Pons Maar
Fu
Peter Kwong
Tommy Tong
The Golden Child — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Golden Child in United States?
The Golden Child is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is The Golden Child on fuboTV?
Yes — The Golden Child is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Golden Child in?
The Golden Child is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Mandarin, Tibetan. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Golden Child?
The Golden Child runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is The Golden Child rated?
The Golden Child is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 1,184 ratings.
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