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The Monkey Goes West

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THE MONKEY GOES WEST is the first entry in the studio’s epic, four-part screen adaptation of “Journey to the West,” a 16th-century novel recounting the efforts of a Buddhist monk and his magical companions to travel to India and bring back Buddhist sutras.

DirectorHo Meng-Hua
WriterCheng Kang
ProducerRun Run Shaw

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Cast · Directed by Ho Meng-Hua

EWElliot Ngok Wah
Elliot Ngok Wah
Monkey King Su Wu Kong
HFHo Fan
Ho Fan
Monk Tang Xuan Zang
TSTien Shun
Tien Shun
Sandy Friar / Juan Lian Marshal
PPPang Pang
Pang Pang
The Pig
FMFan Mei-Sheng
Fan Mei-Sheng
3rd Prince of West Dragon King
KPKao Pao-Shu
Kao Pao-Shu
Green Snake Demon
LWLan Wei-Lieh
Lan Wei-Lieh
King of Black Wind
LYLee Ying
Lee Ying
Master Gao
DCDiana Chang Chung-Wen
Diana Chang Chung-Wen
Miss Gao
MWMao Wei
Mao Wei
Misss Gao's lover
TFTina Chin Fei
Tina Chin Fei
Green Snake Demon's daughter
MMars
Mars
Sand Demon

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The Monkey Goes West — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Monkey Goes West?

The Monkey Goes West is streaming on Eternal Family in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Monkey Goes West on Netflix?

No, The Monkey Goes West is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Eternal Family.

Is The Monkey Goes West on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Monkey Goes West isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Eternal Family instead.

Where can I watch The Monkey Goes West for free?

The Monkey Goes West is available on Eternal Family in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Monkey Goes West?

Yes — The Monkey Goes West is followed by Princess Iron Fan (1966) in the Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers).

Is there a prequel to The Monkey Goes West?

The Monkey Goes West is the first film in the Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers).

Is The Monkey Goes West part of a trilogy?

No — The Monkey Goes West is part of the Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers), which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers)?

There are 6 films in the Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers): The Monkey Goes West (1966), Princess Iron Fan (1966), The Cave of the Silken Web (1967), The Land of Many Perfumes (1968), The Fantastic Magic Baby (1975) and My Young Auntie (1981).