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Release Year1986
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresAction, Adventure, Comedy
Votes1,206
DirectorMichael Ritchie
WritersDennis Feldman
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Golden Child
About The Golden Child
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."
Directed by Michael Ritchie, The Golden Child leans on a strong ensemble — Eddie Murphy, Charles Dance, Charlotte Lewis — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1986.
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