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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

1978Movie1 h 56 minR

81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd4.1/5Rotten Tomatoes83%89%

A thrilling, cathartic action movie about history and sports.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

He who struggles initially, might succeed eventually, and even finally.

During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.

Feels like

  • Classic Kung Fu Film
  • Shaolin Temple
  • Revenge Story
  • Martial Arts Training
  • Historical Setting
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Spectacular Action
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Cultural Significance

Cast

24 of 56

Crew

Directed by
Lau Kar-leung
Written by
Ni Kuang
Produced by
Run Run Shaw
Music by
Frankie Chan Fan-kei

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Facts

February 2, 1978 · 1 h 56 min · R

Released
February 2, 1978
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
55 countries

Tropes

Academy of Adventure, All Monks Know Kung-Fu, And That's Terrible +9

  • Academy of Adventure
  • All Monks Know Kung-Fu
  • And That's Terrible
  • Bald Head of Toughness
  • Bald Mystic
  • The Blacksmith
  • You Didn't Ask
  • This Is Something He's Got to Do Himself
  • My Kung-Fu Is Stronger Than Yours
  • Drill Sergeant Nasty
  • Devil's Advocate
  • Instant Expert

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?"

Questions about The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

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Where can I stream The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?

PrimeHi-YAHEternal FamilyARROW

In the United States, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin streams on Prime, Hi-YAH, Eternal Family, and ARROW. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 83%).

Is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin okay for kids?

RViolence

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does The 36th Chamber of Shaolin use?

Academy of AdventureAll Monks Know Kung-FuAnd That's TerribleBald Head of ToughnessBald MysticThe BlacksmithYou Didn't AskThis Is Something He's Got to Do HimselfMy Kung-Fu Is Stronger Than YoursDrill Sergeant NastyDevil's AdvocateInstant Expertand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Academy of Adventure, All Monks Know Kung-Fu, and And That's Terrible.