# The Monkey King (2014) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-monkey-king-2014/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 55% |
| Critic Score | 56% |
| Audience Score | 60% |
| Metascore | 48/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.8/5 |
| IMDb | 5.6/10 |
| Director | Soi Cheang |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 119 min |

## Quick answer

The Monkey King (2014) earns a 55% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. The Monkey King (2014) is indexed on Celluloid for star-filmography linking and discovery — Soi Cheang’s film with lasti Metascore 48/100. Directed by Soi Cheang.

## Critics consensus

The Monkey King (2014) is indexed on Celluloid for star-filmography linking and discovery — Soi Cheang’s film with lasting audience visibility.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Joe Chen, Chow Yun-Fat, Peter Ho, Kelly Chen Hui-Lin, Gigi Leung Wing-Kei, Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai

## Where to watch

Global: YouTube TV
the United States: YouTube TV
South Korea: Netflix, TVING
Japan: U-NEXT
TH: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is The Monkey King worth watching?**
The Monkey King holds a 55% Celluloid Score. The Monkey King (2014) is indexed on Celluloid for star-filmography linking and discovery — Soi Cheang’s film with lasting audience visibility.

**What is The Monkey King about?**
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.

**Who directed The Monkey King?**
The Monkey King (2014) was directed by Soi Cheang.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Monkey King?**
55% — the average of five public sources: critics 56%, audience 60%, Metascore 48/100, Letterboxd 2.8/5, and IMDb 5.6/10.

**Where can I watch The Monkey King?**
The Monkey King is streaming on YouTube TV; on YouTube TV in the United States; on Netflix, TVING in South Korea; on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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