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Kids from Shaolin

1984Movie1 h 43 min

Comedy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–71%

A hopeful, fast-paced action movie about family and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for big ideas, scares or tears.

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Story

Romance blossoms between two rival families practicing Shaolin and Wudang kungfu respectively. despite familial opposition - until they overcome a gang of scheming bandits together.

Feels like

  • Classic Kung Fu
  • Romantic Action Comedy
  • Family Rivalry
  • Martial Arts Spectacle
  • 80s Hong Kong Cinema
  • Lighthearted Adventure
  • Energetic Choreography
  • Cultural Clash Comedy
  • Wholesome Entertainment

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Cheung Sing-Yim
Written by
Song Hsiang-Yu, Leung Chi-Keung, Hoh Shu-Wa
Produced by
Fu Chi
Music by
Yu Feng

Everyone

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Facts

January 26, 1984 · 1 h 43 min · Violence

Released
January 26, 1984
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China
Box office
$4 million
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Animated Credits Opening, Big Damn Heroes, Brats with Slingshots +9

  • Animated Credits Opening
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Brats with Slingshots
  • Contrasting Sequel Antagonist
  • The Dog Bites Back
  • Oddball in the Series
  • Lighter and Softer
  • Retired Badass
  • Scenery Porn
  • Weddings for Everyone
  • Was Too Hard on Him
  • Groin Attack

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Kids from Shaolin?"

Questions about Kids from Shaolin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kids from Shaolin?

PrimeEternal Family

In the United States, Kids from Shaolin streams on Prime and Eternal Family. You can rent or buy it from YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Kids from Shaolin worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Kids from Shaolin okay for kids?

Violence

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

Will Kids from Shaolin make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Kids from Shaolin?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Kids from Shaolin in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.