The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven
1961, Chinese. Directed by Wan Laiming.
You tell your Jade Emperor, accept my title or I'll ruin his Palace!
Sun Wukong, the King of the Monkeys, sets off on his first adventure to gain a worthy weapon. This earns the attention of the Jade Emperor of Heaven.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 25 July 1961
- Original title
- 大闹天宫
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Li Keruo, Wan Laiming
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What The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven is based on
The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven is based on Journey to the West, a 1592 myths, legends or folklore by Wu Cheng'en.
Myths, legends or folklore · 1592
Journey to the West
By Wu Cheng'en
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The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven: quick answers
What comes after The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven?
Next in the series: The Monkey King and the Fruit of Immortality (1981) and The Monkey King Conquers the Demon (1985).
Is The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 99 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven?
The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven yet.
Which OTT platform is The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven on?
The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 July 1961. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven?
If you liked The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven, try Nezha Conquers the Dragon King, Green Snake, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
Who directed The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven?
The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven (1961) was directed by Wan Laiming and stars Qiu Yuefeng, Fu Runsheng, Bi Ke.
What is The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven based on?
The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven is based on Journey to the West, a 1592 myths, legends or folklore by Wu Cheng'en.