The Iron Monkey (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1977, The Iron Monkey is an action film directed by Chen Kuan-Tai, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Iron is the son of a rebel leader, but prefers to spend his days gambling and getting into fights. When his father's group is arrested and executed, Iron is forced to flee and hide in the woods as a beggar and thief. After being taken in by a Shaolin monastery and trained in the art of Monkey-Style Kung Fu, Iron vows to hunt down his father's killer and avenge his death. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher
Who’s in it. The Iron Monkey stars Chen Kuan-Tai as Iron Monkey, Kuan-Chun Chi as Fung Kong, Leung Kar-yan as Captain Ti and Wilson Tong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Iron Monkey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Iron Monkey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Iron Monkey tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Iron Monkey (1977)?
- In US, The Iron Monkey is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Iron Monkey worth watching?
- The Iron Monkey holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Iron Monkey?
- The Iron Monkey stars Chen Kuan-Tai, Kuan-Chun Chi, Leung Kar-yan, Wilson Tong and Chen Chen.
- When was The Iron Monkey released?
- The Iron Monkey was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.