The Golden Child

Name: The Golden Child
Director: Michael Ritchie
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 1986
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Charles Dance, Charlotte Lewis, J.L. Reate, Victor Wong

Eddie Murphy is the chosen one.

19861h 34m5.9(1,206 votes)

ActionAdventureComedy

Synopsis

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…

The Golden Child (1986) is a action, adventure, and comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie. It stars Eddie Murphy, Charles Dance, and Charlotte Lewis. The film runs for 1 hour 34 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.9 out of 10 from 1,206 votes.

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Director

Michael Ritchie

Cast

Eddie Murphy

Chandler Jarrell

Charles Dance

Sardo Numspa

Charlotte Lewis

Kee Nang

J.L. Reate

The Golden Child

Victor Wong

The Old Man

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Til

James Hong

Doctor Hong

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Who stars in The Golden Child?

The Golden Child stars Eddie Murphy, Charles Dance, Charlotte Lewis, and J.L. Reate, and was directed by Michael Ritchie.

How long is The Golden Child?

The Golden Child has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes.

When did The Golden Child come out?

The Golden Child was released in 1986.

What genre is The Golden Child?

The Golden Child is a action, adventure, and comedy film.

Is The Golden Child worth watching?

The Golden Child holds an average audience score of 5.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.