Drawing on centuries-old Chinese legend, The Monkey King brings the story of Sun Wukong to animated life in this 2023 family adventure directed by Anthony Stacchi, voiced by Jimmy O. Yang in the lead role.

What is The Monkey King about?

Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who gains extraordinary powers, and the film follows him as that power collides with pride, mischief, and the weight of destiny. Framed as a family-friendly retelling of one of the most enduring figures in Chinese mythology, the adventure leans on humor and spectacle as much as legend, with a voice cast that includes Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Jo Koy, Ron Yuan, Hoon Lee, Stephanie Hsu, and Andrew Pang rounding out the world around him.

About the cast

Jimmy O. Yang voices Sun Wukong, backed by a comedy-forward ensemble: Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Jo Koy, Ron Yuan, Hoon Lee, Stephanie Hsu, and Andrew Pang each lend distinct voice work to the animated cast, giving the mythological story a contemporary, conversational energy aimed squarely at family audiences.

Context & significance

Produced in China, The Monkey King is an animated adaptation rooted in the folk-tale tradition of the Sun Wukong legend, a figure who has inspired adaptations across film, television, and literature for generations. At 90 minutes, it is built for family viewing rather than a longer epic treatment, prioritizing pace and accessible humor over dense mythology. Its 4.9 audience standing suggests a divided reception typical of animated legend retellings aimed at younger viewers.

Watching The Monkey King on Ktime

The Monkey King is available on K-Time with both Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles, making the film easy to follow for Farsi-speaking families. Streaming requires a free K-Time account login, while the title's page itself can be browsed without one. K-Time's Farsi-first design suits parents looking for family animation their children can watch in Persian.