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The Monkey King

5.620141h 59mPG-13MovieActionAdventureFamily

Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.

DirectorSoi Cheang
WritersSzeto Kam-Yuen·Xin Huo
ProducersClarence Ford·Kiefer Liu

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Cast · Directed by Soi Cheang

Donnie Yen
Donnie Yen
Sun Wukong / Monkey King
Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing
Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing
Bull Demon King
Joe Chen
Joe Chen
Princess Iron Fan
Chow Yun-Fat
Chow Yun-Fat
Jade Emperor
Peter Ho
Peter Ho
Erlangshen
Kelly Chen Hui-Lin
Kelly Chen Hui-Lin
Goddess of Mercy Guanyin
Gigi Leung Wing-Kei
Gigi Leung Wing-Kei
Chang'E
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
Master Pitu
Hai Yitian
Hai Yitian
Buddha Bodhi
Liu Hua
Liu Hua
Dragon King of the East Sea
Calvin Cheng
Calvin Cheng
Nezha
Lo Chung-Him
Lo Chung-Him
Muzha

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The Monkey King — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Monkey King?

The Monkey King is streaming on YouTube TV, FlixFling and AsianCrush in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Monkey King on Netflix?

No, The Monkey King is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on YouTube TV and FlixFling.

Is The Monkey King on Amazon Prime Video?

The Monkey King isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Monkey King for free?

The Monkey King is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Monkey King?

Yes — The Monkey King is followed by The Monkey King 2 (2016) in the Monkey King (Cheang) Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Monkey King?

The Monkey King is the first film in the Monkey King (Cheang) Collection.

Is The Monkey King part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Monkey King is part of a trilogy, alongside The Monkey King 2 (2016) and The Monkey King 3 (2018).

How many movies are in the Monkey King (Cheang) Collection?

There are 3 films in the Monkey King (Cheang) Collection: The Monkey King (2014), The Monkey King 2 (2016) and The Monkey King 3 (2018).