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The Golden Child
🎬 Movie

The Golden Child

1986 · 94 min Action Adventure Comedy
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

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."

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Michael Ritchie

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

Chandler Jarrell

Charles Dance

Charles Dance

Sardo Numspa

Charlotte Lewis

Charlotte Lewis

Kee Nang

J.L. Reate

J.L. Reate

The Golden Child

Victor Wong

Victor Wong

The Old Man

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Til

James Hong

James Hong

Doctor Hong

Shakti Chen

Shakti Chen

Kala

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Tau Logo

Yu

Masanori Toguchi

Masanori Toguchi

Khan

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