The Monkey King
The legend has arrived
2023 • 92 min • Animation · Fantasy · Adventure · Family · Comedy
Synopsis
A stick-wielding monkey teams with a young girl on an epic quest for immortality, battling demons, dragons, gods — and his own ego — along the way.
Our family guide
Best from age 6- 65 Audience · 355 · 100%
This animated adventure follows a determined Monkey King and a young girl on a quest for immortality, encountering magical beings and challenging his own stubborn nature. It offers a fast-paced, colorful journey through a fantastical world with plenty of action and humor.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Fantasy action sequences with magical battles
- Some intense moments with demonic creatures
- A few mild insults and comedic name-calling
What it models well
- Perseverance and determination
- Learning humility
- The value of friendship
- Self-discovery and growth
Talk about it after
- What does it mean to be truly powerful?
- How can arrogance get in the way of our goals?
- Why is it important to listen to others?
- The journey of self-improvement
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Where to watch
Netflix
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Top billed cast
Director: Anthony Stacchi • Crew: Rita Hsiao, Steve Bencich, Ron J. Friedman
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.5/10 (355)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt8637498
- Official site
- www.netflix.com
