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The Golden Child

Seen it?

1986 | 94 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 6 times its budget, but just 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.

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."

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $149 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 153K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Ritchie

  • 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
  • Tau LogoYu
  • Masanori ToguchiKhan