Monkey King: Hero Is Back
西游记之大圣归来
Synopsis
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.
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Monkey King: Hero is Back Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Jackie Chan, James Hong Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$153M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
15.3x
+$143M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tian Xiaopeng
- Screenplay & Story
- Tian Xiaopeng, Wu Cheng'en
- Original Score
- Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
- Original Title
- 西游记之大圣归来
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $153M
- Production Studios
- Hengdian Chinese Film Production Co., Beijing Weiying Shidai Technology (WePiao), October Media, October Animation Studio, S&C Pictures, Shandong Film & TV Group, BIGBIGSUN, MAX DREAM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tian Xiaopeng
Tian Xiaopeng, Wu Cheng'en
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
Wang Jie, Lin Ning, Chen Wei, Bao Xiaogeng, Liu Zhijiang
Department Leadership Roster
Wang Jie
Producer
Lin Ning
Producer
Chen Wei
Producer
Bao Xiaogeng
Producer
Liu Zhijiang
Producer
Lin Zhonglun
Producer
Tian Xiaopeng
Director
Tian Xiaopeng
Writer
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
Original Music Composer
Hu Liu
Production Design
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Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monkey King: Hero Is Back
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What is Monkey King: Hero Is Back about?
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.
Who directed Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back was directed by Tian Xiaopeng.
Who stars in Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
The principal cast of Monkey King: Hero Is Back includes Zhang Lei, Lin Zijie, Wu Wenlun, Tong Zirong, Liu Jiurong.
When was Monkey King: Hero Is Back released and how long is it?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $153M at the worldwide box office (15.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monkey King: Hero Is Back was composed by Raymond Wong Ying-Wah.
Is Monkey King: Hero Is Back based on a book or true story?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wu Cheng'en", Characters: "Wu Cheng'en".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).