Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back (2017)
Putonghua fantasy film directed by Tsui Hark
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m 109 min
- Released
- 3 February 2017
- Language
- Putonghua
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The Putonghua film released on 3 February 2017. It is directed by Tsui Hark and stars Lin Gengxin, Kris Wu and Yao Chen.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Tsui Hark
- Cast
- Lin Gengxin, Kris Wu, Yao Chen, Lin Yun, Mengke Bateer, Wang Likun, Bao Bei'er, Dong Chengpeng, Zhang Mei'e, Shu Qi, Kristy Wu
- Written by
- Stephen Chow
- Produced by
- Stephen Chow
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $246.6 million
- Based on
- Journey to the West
- Country
- People's Republic of China
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 3 February 2017
- First shown
- 28 January 2017 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back?
Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes, or 109 min.
When did Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back release?
Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back released on 3 February 2017.
Who directed Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back?
Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back is directed by Tsui Hark.
Who is in the cast of Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back?
The cast of Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back includes Lin Gengxin, Kris Wu, Yao Chen, Lin Yun, Mengke Bateer and Wang Likun.
How much did Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back earn at the box office?
Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back grossed $246.6 million.
What is Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back rated in the US?
Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back based on a true story or a book?
Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back is based on Journey to the West.
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