The Tiger’s apprentice

Directed by: Raman Hui

Screenplay: by David Magee and Christopher Yost.

Based on: the book of the same name by Laurence Yep.

Produced by: Jane Startz, Sandra Rabins, and Bob Persichetti, the film features Brandon Soo Hoo, Henry Golding, Lucy Liu, Sandra Oh, and Michelle Yeoh in starring roles.

Edited by: Wayne Wahrman, with music by Steve Jablonsky, the film is a production of Paramount Animation, Jane Startz Productions, and New Republic Pictures (uncredited)

Distributed by Paramount+.

Premiered on: January 27, 2024, in Los Angeles, followed by a United States release on February 2, 2024

Running time of 84 minutes.

Voice Cast

• Brandon Soo Hoo portrays Tom Lee, the novice guardian in training, while Lydie Loots voices Baby Tom.
• Henry Golding lends his voice to Mr. Hu, Tom’s mentor and the Tiger guardian.
• Lucy Liu embodies Nu Kua / Cynthia, the empress of the spirit world, and also voices Cynthia, a frog who runs a dumpling shop and guards the temple of the 12.
• Sandra Oh takes on the role of Mistral, the Dragon guardian.
• Michelle Yeoh portrays Loo, an evil sorceress.
• Bowen Yang voices Sidney, the Rat guardian.
• Leah Lewis voices Räv, Loo’s foster daughter and Tom’s romantic interest.
• Kheng Hua Tan portrays Mrs. Lee, Tom’s grandmother.
• Sherry Cola voices Naomi, the Monkey guardian.
• Deborah S. Craig voices Pig, Jo Koy voices Rooster, Greta Lee voices Rabbit, Diana Lee Inosanto voices Horse, Patrick Gallagher voices Dog, and Poppy Liu voices Snake.
• Josh Zuckerman portrays Rudy and Ryan Christopher Lee portrays Liam.
• Raman Hui provides the voice of the Radio Announcer.