The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)

The battle for eternity is the fantasy of a lifetime.

The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) poster

An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.

Director: Rob Minkoff
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Buckley
Cinematography: Peter Pau Tak-Hai
Editing: Eric Strand
Production: Casey Silver Productions, China Film Co-Production Corp., Relativity Media, Lionsgate, The Weinstein Company, Arclight Films, Huayi Brothers Pictures, J&J Project, Salon Films
Country: China, Hong Kong, United States of America
Language: 普通话, English
Budget: $55M
Box Office: $128M
Original Language: en

Themes

Martial Arts and Action, High-Octane Action and Heroes, Dragon Rider Legends and Ancient Lore, Sword of Destiny and Heroic Quest, Action-Packed Excitement

Keywords

martial arts, based on novel or book, temple, legend, villainess, time travel, fistfight, shaolin, tempel, urination, east asian lead, staff, medieval, wuxia, warrior

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Forbidden Kingdom about?
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
Who directed The Forbidden Kingdom?
The Forbidden Kingdom was directed by Rob Minkoff.
Who stars in The Forbidden Kingdom?
The Forbidden Kingdom stars Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano, Liu Yifei, Li Bingbing, Collin Chou.
How long is The Forbidden Kingdom?
The Forbidden Kingdom has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is The Forbidden Kingdom?
The Forbidden Kingdom is a Action, Adventure, Fantasy film.
What is the budget of The Forbidden Kingdom?
The Forbidden Kingdom had a budget of $55M.
How much did The Forbidden Kingdom gross?
The Forbidden Kingdom grossed $128M worldwide.
Where was The Forbidden Kingdom produced?
The Forbidden Kingdom was produced in China, Hong Kong, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Forbidden Kingdom?
The themes of The Forbidden Kingdom include: Martial Arts and Action, High-Octane Action and Heroes, Dragon Rider Legends and Ancient Lore, Sword of Destiny and Heroic Quest, Action-Packed Excitement.