Monkey King: Hero Is Back(2015)
西游记之大圣归来
Monkey King: Hero Is Back Synopsis
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.
Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2015) is a fantasy, animation and comedy film directed by Tian Xiaopeng, released on July 10, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Zhang Lei, Lin Zijie, Wu Wenlun and Tong Zirong. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 302 ratings.
- Director:
- Tian Xiaopeng
- Writers:
- Tian Xiaopeng, Wu Cheng'en, Wu Cheng'en
- Producers:
- Wang Jie, Lin Ning, Chen Wei
- Composer:
- Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
- Production:
- Hengdian Chinese Film Production Co., Beijing Weiying Shidai Technology (WePiao), October Media, October Animation Studio, S&C Pictures, Shandong Film & TV Group, BIGBIGSUN, MAX DREAM
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $153,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2015) Trailer
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Monkey King: Hero Is Back Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zhang Lei
as 孙悟空（配音）
- Lin Zijie
Lin Zijie
as 江流儿（配音）
- Wu Wenlun
Wu Wenlun
as 法明（配音）
- Tong Zirong
Tong Zirong
as 混沌（配音）
- Liu Jiurong
Liu Jiurong
as 猪八戒（配音）
- Wu Di
Wu Di
as 老板娘(女妖)（配音）
Liu Beichen
as 山神（配音）
Zhao Qianjing
as 江流儿爸爸（配音）
Zhou Shuai
as 江流儿妈妈（配音）
Kuixing Teng
as 混沌（配音）
Zhang Xin
as 孙悟空（配音）
Zhao Mingzhou
as 法明（配音）
Key crew
Directed by Tian Xiaopeng, written by Tian Xiaopeng, Wu Cheng'en and Wu Cheng'en, produced by Wang Jie, Lin Ning and Chen Wei.
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Monkey King: Hero Is Back Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 302 ratings.
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Monkey King: Hero Is Back – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monkey King: Hero Is Back online?
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Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2015) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
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The main cast of Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2015) includes Zhang Lei, Lin Zijie, Wu Wenlun, Tong Zirong and Liu Jiurong. The film was directed by Tian Xiaopeng. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Monkey King: Hero Is Back released?
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Monkey King: Hero Is Back was released on July 10, 2015 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Monkey King: Hero Is Back worth watching?
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Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2015) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 302 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, animation and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
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