The Golden Child (1986)
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."
Where to watch The Golden Child
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | MGM Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Netflix | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +2 |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS, Paramount Plus, SFR Play +1 | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Golden Child in 35 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Golden Child about?
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." The Golden Child is a Action, Adventure, Comedy movie, released on 1986-12-12, runtime 94 minutes.
Is The Golden Child worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Golden Child 5.9 out of 10 from 1,248 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Golden Child?
In the United States, The Golden Child streams on MGM Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Michael Ritchie
Cast
- 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
- James Hong as Doctor Hong
- Shakti Chen as Kala
- Tau Logo as Yu
- Masanori Toguchi as Khan
- Pons Maar as Fu
- Peter Kwong as Tommy Tong
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Sources
Details and the 5.9/10 rating from The Golden Child on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.