The Monkey King: The Legend Begins
2022, English. Directed by Soi Cheang.
The Monkey King: The Legend Begins is the re-imagined version by Hollywood of the film The Monkey King: Havoc in Heavens Palace, the origin and birthplace of The Monkey King Story.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Monkey King: The Legend Begins isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Soi CheangDirector
- Donnie YenSun Wukong / Monkey King
- Chow Yun-FatJade Emperor
- Aaron Kwok Fu-shingBuffalo Demon King
- Peter Ho Yun-tungErlangshen
- Hai YitianMaster Subhuti
- Kelly Chen Hui-linGoddess of Mercy / Guanyin
- Calvin Cheng Ka-singNezha
- Cheung Siu-faiHeavenly King
- Lo Chung-himSha Wujing
- Xia ZitongRuxue
- Zhang ZilinGoddess Nu Wa
Details
- Released
- 2 November 2022
- Country
- China, United States of America
- Written by
- Edmond Wong Chi-Mun
- Budget
- $20M
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The Monkey King: The Legend Begins: quick answers
Is The Monkey King: The Legend Begins worth watching?
The Monkey King: The Legend Begins doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Monkey King: The Legend Begins?
The Monkey King: The Legend Begins runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Monkey King: The Legend Begins have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Monkey King: The Legend Begins. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Monkey King: The Legend Begins parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Monkey King: The Legend Begins on?
The Monkey King: The Legend Begins isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Monkey King: The Legend Begins?
If you liked The Monkey King: The Legend Begins, try Come Away, The Water Man, Dragonheart: Vengeance.
Who directed The Monkey King: The Legend Begins?
The Monkey King: The Legend Begins (2022) was directed by Soi Cheang and stars Donnie Yen, Chow Yun-Fat, Aaron Kwok Fu-shing.