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Three Monks

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Adaptation of the Chinese folk tale that gave rise to the proverb “One monk will shoulder two buckets of water, two monks will share the load, but add a third and no one will want to fetch water”.

DirectorA Da
WriterBao Lei

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Cast · Directed by A Da

BLBao Lei
Bao Lei
编剧
ADA Da
A Da

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Three Monks — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Three Monks?

Three Monks isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Three Monks on Netflix?

No, Three Monks is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Three Monks on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Three Monks isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Three Monks for free?

Three Monks isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Three Monks?

Three Monks hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.