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The Golden Child (1986)

โ€œEddie Murphy is the chosen one.โ€

5.9/10 ยท 1,228 votes 1h 34m pg-13 ActionComedyAdventure

#59 of 63 films from 1986 #1835 of 2168 in action

Directed by Michael Ritchie ยท Written by Dennis Feldman

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Overview

After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."

Cast

Eddie Murphyas Chandler Jarrell
Charles Danceas Sardo Numspa
Charlotte Lewisas Kee Nang
J.L. Reateas The Golden Child
Victor Wongas The Old Man
Randall 'Tex' Cobbas Til
James Hongas Doctor Hong
Shakti Chenas Kala
Tau Logoas Yu
Masanori Toguchias Khan
Pons Maaras Fu
Peter Kwongas Tommy Tong
Wally Tayloras Detective Boggs
Eric Douglasas Yellow Dragon

Facts

Release dateDecember 12, 1986
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) โ€” about the same as the 1986 average of 102 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Adventure
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$79,817,939 (3.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0091129

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Questions

How long is The Golden Child?
The Golden Child runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is The Golden Child worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 1,228 votes, which places it #59 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 8%) and #1835 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Golden Child?
The Golden Child was directed by Michael Ritchie. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fletch (1985).
Who stars in The Golden Child?
Eddie Murphy as Chandler Jarrell; Charles Dance as Sardo Numspa; Charlotte Lewis as Kee Nang; J.L. Reate as The Golden Child; Victor Wong as The Old Man; Randall 'Tex' Cobb as Til.
What is The Golden Child rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Golden Child?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/35717.

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