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The Monkey King

PG

Released Aug 11, 2023

1h 32m

Kids & Family

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

Animation

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The Monkey King is an action-packed family comedy that follows a charismatic Monkey and his magical fighting Stick on an epic quest for victory over 100 demons, an eccentric Dragon King, and Monkey's greatest foe of all--his own ego! Along the way, a young village girl challenges his self-centered attitude and shows him that even the smallest pebble can have a big effect on the world.

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Critics Consensus

Often rousing, The Monkey King is an animated blur of tried-and-true -- but still appealing -- archetypes.

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Robert Levin

Newsday

From the first frame to the last, it's consistently enrapturing, a consequential visual achievement that seems to have arrived from a place that's somehow beyond space and time.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 25, 2023

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

My 11-year-old consultant was a big fan, but, frankly, I’m beginning to question his discernment.

Aug 19, 2023

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

Aggressively mediocre, Netflix’s “The Monkey King” takes no risks and offers too little humor, heart, or action to entertain all but the youngest in the family.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 18, 2023

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Maria Lattila

WhyNow (UK)

The Monkey King is entertaining enough to entertain younger viewers, but it’s far from Netflix’s best animations.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 28, 2023

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Manuel Betancourt

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's an exhausting watch.

Sep 7, 2023

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Charles Solomon

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's not particularly well-designed or animated... There's nothing new here.

Sep 7, 2023

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Noah D

The plot was way to quick

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/09/24

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Sam W

Colorful and imaginative with an abundance of energy, but with no moral message and an annoying lead character, it comes across as silly and childish. The good mix of animation styles and quick pacing can't hide the shallow, nonsensical plot and inconsistent ideas. The musical number towards the end was good, but the choice to use ‘metal' music was bizarre and overall, I found it tiring rather than enjoyable.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Euan P

Bad movie. Thin story.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Dani S

Monke. Good movie overall

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/31/23

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Brad M

The final lesson is so deep. Oh.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/31/23

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Carlo C

Ni para verla en familia la recomiendo, está aburrida y predecible.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

11/27/23

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Synopsis

The Monkey King is an action-packed family comedy that follows a charismatic Monkey and his magical fighting Stick on an epic quest for victory over 100 demons, an eccentric Dragon King, and Monkey's greatest foe of all--his own ego! Along the way, a young village girl challenges his self-centered attitude and shows him that even the smallest pebble can have a big effect on the world.

Director: Anthony Stacchi
Producer: Peilin Chou
Screenwriter: Ron J. Friedman, Steve Bencich, Rita Hsiao
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Netflix Animation
Rating: PG (Action/Violence|Brief Thematic Material)
Genre: Kids & Family, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 11, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 18, 2023
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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