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Shaolin Temple

1982Movie1 h 40 min

76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–90%

A thrilling, fast-paced action movie about history and sports.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for scares.

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Story

The Tang emperor is betrayed by one of his generals, who installs himself as emperor in the East Capital. The son of one of his slave workers escapes to the Shaolin Temple, learns kung fu, and sets out to kill the traitor who killed his father.

Feels like

  • Kung Fu Action
  • Shaolin Temple
  • Revenge Story
  • Historical China
  • Martial Arts
  • Patriotism
  • Coming of Age
  • Hero's Journey
  • Spectacular Fights

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Cheung Sing-Yim
Written by
Lo Siu-Cheung, Sit Hau
Produced by
Liao Yi-Yuan
Music by
Wong Lap-Ping

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 21, 1982 · 1 h 40 min · Violence

Released
January 21, 1982
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China
Box office
$16 million
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Elite Mook, Bald of Evil, A Taste of the Lash +9

  • Elite Mook
  • Bald of Evil
  • A Taste of the Lash
  • Scenery Porn
  • Curb-Stomp Battle
  • Dual Wielding
  • Fragile Speedster
  • Human Pincushion
  • Cute Bruiser
  • Violence Is the Only Option
  • Thou Shalt Not Kill
  • Armor Is Useless

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Shaolin Temple?"

Questions about Shaolin Temple

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shaolin Temple?

KanopyIndieFlixPlexDarkroomEternal FamilyMometu

In the United States, Shaolin Temple streams on IndieFlix and Eternal Family, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, Darkroom, and Mometu. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Shaolin Temple worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Shaolin Temple okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Shaolin Temple?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Shaolin Temple in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does Shaolin Temple use?

Elite MookBald of EvilA Taste of the LashScenery PornCurb-Stomp BattleDual WieldingFragile SpeedsterHuman PincushionCute BruiserViolence Is the Only OptionThou Shalt Not KillArmor Is Uselessand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Elite Mook, Bald of Evil, and A Taste of the Lash.