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The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)

Film · 2008 · 104 min · PG-13 · Action · Adventure · Fantasy

The battle for eternity is the fantasy of a lifetime.

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.

Directed by Rob Minkoff

Starring Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano, Liu Yifei, Li Bingbing, Collin Chou, Morgan Benoit, Jack Posobiec

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In cinemas18 April 2008
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release9 September 2008
First release anywhere17 April 2008

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