Monkey King: Hero Is Back
西游记之大圣归来
The all-powerful Monkey King once roamed freely between Heaven and Earth, but after angering the Gods, he was imprisoned within an ice cage deep within the mountains. 500 years later, monsters attack a small village and a child flees to the mountains. Unknowingly, the child releases the Monkey King from his curse. With the help and encouragement from this special child, Monkey King saves the village from the evil monsters.
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Frequently asked questions about Monkey King: Hero Is Back
Where can I watch Monkey King: Hero Is Back in the United States?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube Free, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Monkey King: Hero Is Back on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Monkey King: Hero Is Back is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside YouTube Free, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player.
Can I watch Monkey King: Hero Is Back for free?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back stars Zhang Lei, Lin Zijie, Wu Wenlun, Tong Zirong, and Liu Jiurong. Tian Xiaopeng is the director.
How long is Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back runs 1h 29m (89 minutes).
When did Monkey King: Hero Is Back come out?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back was released on July 10, 2015.
Which studio made Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back was produced by Hengdian Chinese Film Production Co., Beijing Weiying Shidai Technology (WePiao), and October Media in China.
What was the budget for Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back was made on a budget of $10,000,000.
How much did Monkey King: Hero Is Back make at the box office?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back grossed $153,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $10,000,000.
What languages is Monkey King: Hero Is Back in?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is in Cantonese and Mandarin, and its original language is Chinese.
What language is Monkey King: Hero Is Back in?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is in Chinese, and its original title is 西游记之大圣归来.
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