The Monkey King
“The legend has arrived”
A stick-wielding monkey teams with a young girl on an epic quest for immortality, battling demons, dragons, gods — and his own ego — along the way.
Where to watch The Monkey King in United States
Can I watch The Monkey King in United States? Yes — you can stream The Monkey King in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
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Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open The Monkey King there. Availability last verified on August 21, 2026.
Where is The Monkey King streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Monkey King
The Monkey King is a 2023 English-language animation, fantasy and adventure film directed by Anthony Stacchi. The cast is led by Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Monkey King was produced by Netflix and made in United States of America. It was released on July 30, 2023, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Anthony Stacchi
- Writers
- Rita Hsiao, Ron J. Friedman, Steve Bencich
- Release date
- July 30, 2023
- OTT release
- August 18, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Netflix
The Monkey King cast & crew
The Monkey King was directed by Anthony Stacchi and written by Rita Hsiao, Ron J. Friedman, and Steve Bencich.
The cast features Jimmy O. Yang as Monkey King (voice), Bowen Yang as Dragon King (voice), Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Lin (voice), Jo Koy as Benbo (voice), Ron Yuan as Babbo (voice), and Nan Li as Stick (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Toby Chu and it was produced by Stephen Chow and Peilin Chou.
Is The Monkey King worth watching?
The Monkey King holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 358 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, fantasy, and adventure, The Monkey King is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Monkey King
In United States, you can stream The Monkey King on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on August 18, 2023.
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 Monkey King
Jimmy O. Yang
Monkey King (voice)
Bowen Yang
Dragon King (voice)
Jolie Hoang-Rappaport
Lin (voice)
Jo Koy
Benbo (voice)
Ron Yuan
Babbo (voice)
Nan Li
Stick (voice)
Andrew Pang
The Mayor (voice)
Stephanie Hsu
Mayor's Wife (voice)
Sophie Wu
Red Girl / Child Monkey (voice)
Hoon Lee
Jade Emperor / Monk (voice)
Andrew Kishino
King Yama / Demon of Havoc (voice)
Jodi Long
Wangmu (voice)
The Monkey King — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Monkey King in United States?
The Monkey King is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Monkey King on Netflix?
Yes — The Monkey King is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Monkey King in?
The Monkey King is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Monkey King?
The Monkey King runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is The Monkey King rated?
The Monkey King is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 358 ratings.
▸When did The Monkey King release on OTT?
The Monkey King became available digitally on August 18, 2023.
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