Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2015)
Kernel Score: 74% · 288 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Comedy
Released: 2015-07-10
Runtime: 89 minutes
Where to watch Monkey King: Hero Is Back
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: YouTube Free, Prime Video (free with ads), Xumo Play, Tubi, Amazon MX Player
- Rent: Prime Video, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that Monkey King: Hero Is Back is a family-friendly PG animated fantasy adventure based on Chinese legend.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Fantasy battles against monsters, mild in tone for a PG animated film.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Tian Xiaopeng
Cast
- Zhang Lei as 孙悟空（配音）
- Lin Zijie as 江流儿（配音）
- Wu Wenlun as 法明（配音）
- Tong Zirong as 混沌（配音）
- Liu Jiurong as 猪八戒（配音）
- 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）
Monkey King: Hero Is Back FAQ
Is Monkey King: Hero Is Back good?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back has a 74% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 288 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
In the US you can stream Monkey King: Hero Is Back on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Prime Video (free with ads), Xumo Play, Tubi and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Prime Video and Fandango At Home.
Is Monkey King: Hero Is Back OK for kids?
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Monkey King: Hero Is Back is a family-friendly PG animated fantasy adventure based on Chinese legend.
What movies are like Monkey King: Hero Is Back?
If you liked Monkey King: Hero Is Back, try New Gods: Nezha Reborn, Ne Zha, Ne Zha 2 and The Monkey King: Reborn.