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The Golden Child (1986): movie guide
The Golden Child (1986) is a Action, Adventure, Comedy running about 94 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 5.9/10 from 1,250 votes. Notable cast includes Eddie Murphy, Charles Dance, Charlotte Lewis, J.L. Reate. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1986-12-12
- Runtime: 94 min
- TMDB: 5.9/10
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1986-12-12
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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 discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."
Cast highlights
The Golden Child features Eddie Murphy, Charles Dance, Charlotte Lewis, J.L. Reate, Victor Wong, Randall 'Tex' Cobb. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1986-12-12. Runtime: 94 minutes. TMDB score: 5.9/10 (1,250 votes). Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Golden Child?
- The Golden Child is listed as Action, Adventure, Comedy on TMDB.
- How long is The Golden Child?
- The Golden Child runs about 94 minutes.
- Who stars in The Golden Child?
- Cast highlights include Eddie Murphy, Charles Dance, Charlotte Lewis, J.L. Reate, Victor Wong, Randall 'Tex' Cobb.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Golden Child?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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