The Monkey King
西遊記之大鬧天宮
Synopsis
Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Monkey King Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-10
Top Cast
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Donnie Yen
Sun Wukong / Monkey King
Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing
Bull Demon King
Joe Chen
Princess Iron Fan
Chow Yun-Fat
Jade Emperor
Peter Ho
Erlangshen
Kelly Chen Hui-Lin
Goddess of Mercy Guanyin
Gigi Leung Wing-Kei
Chang'E
Cheung Siu-fai
Master Pitu
Hai Yitian
Buddha Bodhi
Liu Hua
Dragon King of the East Sea
Calvin Cheng
Nezha
Lo Chung-Him
Muzha
Xia Zitong
Silver Nine-tailed Fox
Zhang Aiqin
Demon King
Li Jing
Green Monkey
Cathy Leung Yue-Yan
Caixia Fairy
Zhang Zilin
Nu Wa
Irene Wong
Caiyun Fairy
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 9, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$82M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$182.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.22x
+$100.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Soi Cheang
- Screenplay & Story
- Szeto Kam-Yuen, Edmond Wong, Xin Huo, Chan Tai-Lee
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- 西遊記之大鬧天宮
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $82M
- Worldwide Gross
- $182.2M
- Production Studios
- Filmko Pictures, Mandarin Films, Beijing Wen Hua Dong Run Investment, China Film Group Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Soi Cheang
Szeto Kam-Yuen, Edmond Wong, Xin Huo, Chan Tai-Lee
Christopher Young
Cheung Man-Po, Yang Tao
Cheung Ka-Fai
Clarence Ford, Kiefer Liu
Department Leadership Roster
Soi Cheang
Director
David Ebner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Szeto Kam-Yuen
Writer
Cheung Man-Po
Director of Photography
Yang Tao
Director of Photography
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
Edmond Wong
Writer
Xin Huo
Writer
Chan Tai-Lee
Writer
Kiefer Liu
Producer
Cheung Ka-Fai
Editor
Yuji Shimomura
Stunt Coordinator
Kenneth Yee
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monkey King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Monkey King about?
Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.
Who directed The Monkey King?
The Monkey King was directed by Soi Cheang.
Who stars in The Monkey King?
The principal cast of The Monkey King includes Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Joe Chen, Chow Yun-Fat, Peter Ho.
When was The Monkey King released and how long is it?
The Monkey King was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Monkey King?
The Monkey King had a reported production budget of $82M and grossed $182.2M at the worldwide box office (2.22 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Monkey King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monkey King was composed by Christopher Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Monkey King?
The Monkey King holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).