# Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013)

> An aspiring Buddhist hero and a fearless demon hunter confront supernatural chaos, romantic longing, and the legendary Monkey King in a wildly comic martial-arts fantasy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/102626

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
- Director: Stephen Chow
- Cast: Shu Qi, Wen Zhang, Huang Bo, Show Lo, Chrissie Chau Sau-Na, Lee Sheung-Ching, Chiu Chi-Ling, Chen Bingqiang
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2017561/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, irreverent, exuberant, action movie night, fantasy marathon

## Synopsis

A whimsical adventure through ancient China where demons and heroes collide in a quest for enlightenment.

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- [The Twins Effect II (2004)](https://ember.film/movie/5361)
- [Kung Fu Hustle (2004)](https://ember.film/movie/4657)
- [The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)](https://ember.film/movie/1159)
- [Gorgeous (1999)](https://ember.film/movie/5990)
- [True Legend (2010)](https://ember.film/movie/23091)
- [Nobody (2025)](https://ember.film/movie/7325573)
- [The Monkey King (2023)](https://ember.film/movie/593064)
- [Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back (2017)](https://ember.film/movie/294278)
- [A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991)](https://ember.film/movie/4403)
- [Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2015)](https://ember.film/movie/226917)

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