The Forbidden Kingdom
2008, English. Directed by Rob Minkoff.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 2,031 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Forbidden Kingdom
The Forbidden Kingdom isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Rob MinkoffDirector
- Jackie ChanOld Hop / Lu Yan
- Jet LiThe Silent Monk / The Monkey King
- Michael AngaranoJason Tripitikas
- Liu YifeiGolden Sparrow / Chinatown Girl
- Li BingbingNi Chang a.k.a White-Haired Witch
- Collin ChouJade Warlord
- Morgan BenoitLupo
- Jack PosobiecSouthie
- Thomas McDonellYoung Southie
- Juana CollignonSouthie Girl
- Zhi Ma GuiOld Woman
- Shen Shou HeFarmer
Details
- Released
- 17 April 2008
- Country
- China, Hong Kong, United States of America
- Written by
- John Fusco
- Budget
- $55M
- Box office
- $128M
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What The Forbidden Kingdom is based on
The Forbidden Kingdom is based on Journey to the West, a 1592 novel by Wu Cheng'en.
Novel · 1592
Journey to the West
By Wu Cheng'en
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Forbidden Kingdom: quick answers
Is The Forbidden Kingdom worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 2,031 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Forbidden Kingdom?
The Forbidden Kingdom runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Forbidden Kingdom have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Forbidden Kingdom. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Forbidden Kingdom parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Forbidden Kingdom is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Forbidden Kingdom on?
The Forbidden Kingdom isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Forbidden Kingdom?
If you liked The Forbidden Kingdom, try Mulan, Conan the Destroyer, Warcraft.
Who directed The Forbidden Kingdom?
The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) was directed by Rob Minkoff and stars Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano.
What is The Forbidden Kingdom based on?
The Forbidden Kingdom is based on Journey to the West, a 1592 novel by Wu Cheng'en.