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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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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Soi Cheang

DYDonnie Yen
Donnie Yen
Sun Wukong / Monkey King
AFAaron Kwok Fu-Shing
Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing
Bull Demon King
JCJoe Chen
Joe Chen
Princess Iron Fan
CYChow Yun-Fat
Chow Yun-Fat
Jade Emperor
PHPeter Ho
Peter Ho
Erlangshen
KHKelly Chen Hui-Lin
Kelly Chen Hui-Lin
Goddess of Mercy Guanyin
GWGigi Leung Wing-Kei
Gigi Leung Wing-Kei
Chang'E
ESEddie Cheung Siu-Fai
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
Master Pitu
HYHai Yitian
Hai Yitian
Buddha Bodhi
LHLiu Hua
Liu Hua
Dragon King of the East Sea
CCCalvin Cheng
Calvin Cheng
Nezha
LCLo 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 Tubi TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Monkey King on Netflix?

No, The Monkey King is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV.

Is The Monkey King on Amazon Prime Video?

The Monkey King isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, 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 Tubi TV in United Kingdom.

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).