


The Golden Child at a glance
The Golden Child is a 1986 action and adventure film, running 1h 34m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1986-12-12
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 5.9 / 10 · 1,248 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmAfter 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
14 names
Eddie MurphyChandler Jarrell
Charles DanceSardo Numspa
Charlotte LewisKee Nang
J.L. ReateThe Golden Child
Victor WongThe Old Man
Randall 'Tex' CobbTil
James HongDoctor Hong
Shakti ChenKala
Masanori ToguchiKhan
Peter KwongTommy Tong
Wally TaylorDetective Boggs
Eric DouglasYellow DragonQuestions about The Golden Child
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Golden Child in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Golden Child is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Golden Child suitable for children?
The Golden Child is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Golden Child on PelisPlus UK?
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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…
How long is The Golden Child?
The Golden Child runs for 1h 34m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Golden Child trailer?
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