# The Monkey King (2023)

> A mischievous Monkey King wields a magical Stick against supernatural foes while learning that conquering his ego is the hardest battle.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/593064

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Comedy
- Director: Anthony Stacchi
- Cast: Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Jo Koy, Ron Yuan, Nan Li, Andrew Pang, Stephanie Hsu
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8637498/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, energetic, family movie night, kids animation afternoon

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