The Golden Child (1986)

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."

Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy

What to watch after The Golden Child

• Another 48 Hrs. (1990) — Eddie Murphy produced both
• Harlem Nights (1989) — Eddie Murphy produced both
• Boomerang (1992) — Eddie Murphy produced both
• Cheech and Chong's Next Movie (1980) — Same feel: fun, whimsical
• Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) — Eddie Murphy appears in both
• Doctor Dolittle (1998) — Eddie Murphy appears in both