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Monkey King: Hero Is Back

Original title: Xi you ji zhi da sheng gui lai
  • 20152015
  • PGPG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
4.5K
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Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2015)
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The all-powerful Monkey King was imprisoned by the Gods for 500 years, but when a child releases him from his curse, the Monkey King must now save an innocent village from the evil Mountain ... Read allThe all-powerful Monkey King was imprisoned by the Gods for 500 years, but when a child releases him from his curse, the Monkey King must now save an innocent village from the evil Mountain Lord and his monstrous army.The all-powerful Monkey King was imprisoned by the Gods for 500 years, but when a child releases him from his curse, the Monkey King must now save an innocent village from the evil Mountain Lord and his monstrous army.
IMDb RATING
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4.5K
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  • Director
    • Xiaopeng Tian
  • Writers
    • Cory Edwards(creative consultant)
    • Stephanie Sheh(english adaptation)
    • Xiaopeng Tian
  • Stars
    • Lei Zhang(Mandarin version)
    • Zijie Lin(Mandarin version)
    • Wenlun Wu(Mandarin version)
  • Director
    • Xiaopeng Tian
  • Writers
    • Cory Edwards(creative consultant)
    • Stephanie Sheh(english adaptation)
    • Xiaopeng Tian
  • Stars
    • Lei Zhang(Mandarin version)
    • Zijie Lin(Mandarin version)
    • Wenlun Wu(Mandarin version)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 26User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos6

    Monkey King: Hero Is Back
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    Monkey King: Hero Is Back: I Had A Feeling
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    Monkey King: Hero Is Back: The White Dragon
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    Monkey King: Hero Is Back: I'm The Great Sage
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    Monkey King: Hero Is Back: Monkey King Vs. Monkey Lord
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    Monkey King: Hero Is Back: No More Questions
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    Top cast

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    Lei Zhang
    • Monkey King
    • (Mandarin version)
    • (voice)
    Zijie Lin
    • Liuer
    • (Mandarin version)
    • (voice)
    Wenlun Wu
    • Old Monk
    • (Mandarin version)
    • (voice)
    Zirong Tong
    • Evil Lord
    • (Mandarin version)
    • (voice)
    Jiurong Liu
    • Pig
    • (Mandarin version)
    • (voice)
    Wu Di
    • Lady Troll
    • (Mandarin version)
    • (voice)
    Beizhen Liu
    • Rock Guard
    • (Mandarin version)
    • (voice)
    Qianjing Zhao
    • Liuer Father
    • (Mandarin version)
    • (voice)
    Shuai Zhou
    Shuai Zhou
    • Liuer Mother
    • (Mandarin version)
    • (voice)
    Yuan Lu
    • Male Troll
    • (Mandarin version)
    • (voice)
    Bao Bao
    • Baby Girl
    • (Mandarin version)
    • (voice)
    Jackie Chan
    Jackie Chan
    • Monkey King
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Feodor Chin
    Feodor Chin
    • Evil Lord
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Nika Futterman
    Nika Futterman
    • Lady Troll
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Kei Gambit
    • Sun Wukong
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    James Hong
    James Hong
    • Old Monk
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    David S. Jung
    David S. Jung
    • Jade Emperor
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Kannon Kurowski
    • Liuer
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Xiaopeng Tian
    • Writers
      • Cory Edwards(creative consultant)
      • Stephanie Sheh(english adaptation)
      • Xiaopeng Tian
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    • Trivia
      This movie had a serious divestment problem because Director Tian Xiao Peng rejected the investor's request to alter the script. At last, Peng had to use his own money to finish the movie. When finished, there was no money for advertising. However, the movie earned a good reputation after the premiere, and drew many fans in a very short period of time. These fans called themselves "zi lai shui" (tap water), which means they were willing to advertise the movie on social media for free.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Legends Summarized: The Monkey King (Journey to the West Part 1) (2015)

    User reviews26

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    Best Chinese 3D animation movie ever.
    It's such a spectacular movie. While I was watching it in theater, I was totally blown away. The director is a genius with extraordinary imagination and a fully grasp of animation movie making. The fantastic adaptation couldn't have been better. It has gained mountains of positive comments in China. Desperately expect it will be watched by more and more people.
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    • Release date
      • July 29, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • CUG: King of Heroes
    • Production companies
      • Beijing Weiying Shidai Technology Co.
      • Hengdian Chinese Film Production Co.
      • October Media
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $153,262,397
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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