The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven

Name: The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Released: 1961-07-25

You tell your Jade Emperor, accept my title or I'll ruin his Palace!

1961·1h 54m·★ 7.8

Chinese original

Sun Wukong, the King of the Monkeys, sets off on his first adventure to gain a worthy weapon. This earns the attention of the Jade Emperor of Heaven.

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A high-concept, momentum-led choice for a night when you want spectacle, movement, and a world larger than everyday life.

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Best suited to viewers looking for an energetic genre watch with bigger ideas or heightened stakes.

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Standard sit-down · 1h 54m

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