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Disciples of the 36th Chamber

1985Movie1 h 33 min

Comedy
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–40%

A violent, fast-paced action movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Monk San Te tries to support and protect Shaolin and her Fang Shih-yu who purposely attacks corrupt Ching officials.

Feels like

  • Kung Fu Action
  • Shaolin Temple
  • Historical Martial Arts
  • Revenge Story
  • Fast-Paced Fights
  • Traditional Chinese Culture
  • Patriotism and Resistance
  • Brotherhood and Loyalty

Cast

24 of 55

Crew

Directed by
Lau Kar-leung
Written by
Lau Kar-leung
Produced by
Mona Fong Yat-Wah

Everyone

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Facts

May 17, 1985 · 1 h 33 min · Violence

Released
May 17, 1985
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy
Original language
Chinese
Also spoken
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

Big Badass Battle Sequence, Action Mom, Disguised in Drag +9

  • Big Badass Battle Sequence
  • Action Mom
  • Disguised in Drag
  • Epic Flail
  • Nobody Can Die
  • Slipping a Mickey
  • Good Old Fisticuffs
  • Training Montage
  • Uncertain Doom
  • Human Ladder
  • Pride
  • Wedding Smashers

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Disciples of the 36th Chamber?"

Questions about Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Disciples of the 36th Chamber?

Hi-YAHARROW

In the United States, Disciples of the 36th Chamber streams on Hi-YAH and ARROW. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Disciples of the 36th Chamber worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Disciples of the 36th Chamber okay for kids?

Violence

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

Will Disciples of the 36th Chamber make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10).

Is Disciples of the 36th Chamber in English?

Chinesecn

No, it was made in Chinese, with some cn.