The Forbidden Kingdom(2008)
The battle for eternity is the fantasy of a lifetime.
The Forbidden Kingdom Synopsis
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) is a action, adventure and fantasy film directed by Rob Minkoff, released on April 17, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano and Liu Yifei. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,980 ratings.
- Director:
- Rob Minkoff
- Writers:
- John Fusco
- Producers:
- Casey Silver, Scott Fischer, Philip Lee
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Pau Tak-Hai
- Composer:
- David Buckley
- Production:
- Casey Silver Productions, China Film Co-Production, Relativity Media, Lionsgate, The Weinstein Company, Arclight Films, Huayi Brothers Pictures, J&J Project, Salon Films
- Budget:
- $55,000,000
- Revenue:
- $127,906,624
- Status:
- Released
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The Forbidden Kingdom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jackie Chan
as Old Hop / Lu Yan
Jet Li
as The Silent Monk / The Monkey King
Michael Angarano
as Jason Tripitikas
Liu Yifei
as Golden Sparrow / Chinatown Girl
Li Bingbing
as Ni Chang a.k.a White-Haired Witch
Collin Chou
as Jade Warlord
Morgan Benoit
as Lupo
Jack Posobiec
as Southie
Thomas McDonell
as Young Southie
- Juana Collignon
Juana Collignon
as Southie Girl
- Zhi Ma Gui
Zhi Ma Gui
as Old Woman
- Shen Shou He
Shen Shou He
as Farmer
Key crew
Directed by Rob Minkoff, written by John Fusco, produced by Casey Silver, Scott Fischer and Philip Lee.
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The Forbidden Kingdom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 1,980 ratings.
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The Forbidden Kingdom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Forbidden Kingdom online?
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The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Forbidden Kingdom?
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The main cast of The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) includes Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano, Liu Yifei and Li Bingbing. The film was directed by Rob Minkoff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Forbidden Kingdom released?
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The Forbidden Kingdom was released on April 17, 2008 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Forbidden Kingdom worth watching?
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The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,980 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Forbidden Kingdom?
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