The Forbidden Kingdom
“The battle for eternity is the fantasy of a lifetime.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Forbidden Kingdom - Trailer (1080p)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-03
Top Cast
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Jackie Chan
Old Hop / Lu Yan
Jet Li
The Silent Monk / The Monkey King
Michael Angarano
Jason Tripitikas
Liu Yifei
Golden Sparrow / Chinatown Girl
Li Bingbing
Ni Chang a.k.a White-Haired Witch
Collin Chou
Jade Warlord
Morgan Benoit
Lupo
Jack Posobiec
Southie
Thomas McDonell
Young Southie
Juana Collignon
Southie Girl
Zhi Ma Gui
Old Woman
Shen Shou He
Farmer
Bin Jiang
Young Village Man
Shaohua Yang
Jade Soldier
Yu Yuan Zeng
Inn Keeper
David Will No
Jade Officer (voice, uncredited)
Sam Wong Ming-Sing
Shi Xiao Ju
Sparrow's mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tokyo
Festival / Special Debut
April 18, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 9, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$55M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$127.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.33x
+$72.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Minkoff
- Screenplay & Story
- John Fusco
- Original Score
- David Buckley
- Original Title
- The Forbidden Kingdom
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin, French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $55M
- Worldwide Gross
- $127.9M
- Production Studios
- Casey Silver Productions, China Film Co-Production, Relativity Media, Lionsgate, The Weinstein Company, Arclight Films, Huayi Brothers Pictures, J&J Project, Salon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Minkoff
John Fusco
David Buckley
Peter Pau Tak-Hai
Eric Strand
Casey Silver, Michael Paseornek, David U. Lee, Lynwood Spinks, Ryan Kavanaugh
Department Leadership Roster
Casey Silver
Producer
Peter Pau Tak-Hai
Director of Photography
Eric Strand
Editor
Bill Brzeski
Production Design
Rob Minkoff
Director
David Buckley
Original Music Composer
Philip Lee
Producer
John Fusco
Writer
Scott Fischer
Producer
Shirley Chan
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forbidden Kingdom
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What is The Forbidden Kingdom about?
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.
Who directed The Forbidden Kingdom?
The Forbidden Kingdom was directed by Rob Minkoff.
Who stars in The Forbidden Kingdom?
The principal cast of The Forbidden Kingdom includes Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano, Liu Yifei, Li Bingbing.
When was The Forbidden Kingdom released and how long is it?
The Forbidden Kingdom was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Forbidden Kingdom?
The Forbidden Kingdom had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $127.9M at the worldwide box office (2.33 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Forbidden Kingdom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forbidden Kingdom was composed by David Buckley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Forbidden Kingdom?
The Forbidden Kingdom holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).