Monkey King: Hero Is Back
2015, Chinese. Directed by Tian Xiaopeng.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 307 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Monkey King: Hero Is Back
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Details
- Released
- 10 July 2015
- Original title
- 西游记之大圣归来
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Tian Xiaopeng
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $153M
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What Monkey King: Hero Is Back is based on
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is based on Journey to the West, a 1592 novel by Wu Cheng'en.
Novel · 1592
Journey to the West
By Wu Cheng'en
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Monkey King: Hero Is Back: quick answers
Is Monkey King: Hero Is Back worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 307 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Monkey King: Hero Is Back have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Monkey King: Hero Is Back. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Monkey King: Hero Is Back parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Monkey King: Hero Is Back on?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
If you liked Monkey King: Hero Is Back, try The Monkey King, Nobody, My Father's Dragon.
Who directed Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2015) was directed by Tian Xiaopeng and stars Zhang Lei, Lin Zijie, Wu Wenlun.
What is Monkey King: Hero Is Back based on?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is based on Journey to the West, a 1592 novel by Wu Cheng'en.