The Monkey King

NZ release: 18 August 2023

Violence Rated on: 18 August 2023

The Monkey King

What’s it about?

An adaptation of the timeless 16th-century Chinese fantasy tale "Journey to the West", we see the outgoing and self-centred Monkey King do whatever it takes to become an immortal.

The facts

  • Directed by Anthony Stacchi (The Boxtrolls, Open Season)
  • English language
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Starring Jimmy O. Yang
  • From the team behind the 2020 Academy Award-nominated film "Over the Moon"

Why did it get this rating?

This film was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Horror

There is a large white tiger that stalks and preys upon baby chimps. His eyes glow red and his fangs are large. He prepares to devour one of his captured chimps. This could be frightening for young viewers.

A childlike demon possesses children and has a scary appearance.

There are scenes when the Monkey King is angry and his eyes become red.

Violence

There is fighting throughout the film. The Monkey King fights other characters. These scenes are brief.

Cruelty

Monkey King is captured and electrocuted until he passes out. There are also other scenes where he is electrocuted during a fight.

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