The Forbidden Kingdom

– An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordina..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 44 Minutes
Release Year:
2008
The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)

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.

The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) - Trailer

Release Date:

18 Apr 2008

Language:

English, Mandarin

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Rob Minkoff

Writer:

John Fusco

Main Actors:

Jet Li, Michael Angarano, Jackie Chan, Juana Collignon

Plot:

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 traveling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.

Awards:

5 nominations.

Gross profit:

$40,044,561

Production:

Lionsgate

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
64%
Metacritic:
57%