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Shaolin

2011·Movie
2h 11min·R
66
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IMDb6.8Metacritic537.0Rotten Tomatoes73%71%

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A , action movie: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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In a land torn by strife, the righteous monks of Shaolin stand as a beacon of hope for the oppressed masses.

China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters when he beats one of them in a duel. But the pride comes before a fall. When his own family is wiped out by a rival warlord, Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a fiery stand against the evil warlords. They launch a daring plan or rescue and escape.
Martial Arts EpicHistorical Action DramaRedemption StorySpiritual JourneyWarlord Era ChinaVisually GrandIntense CombatPhilosophical ThemesHeroic Sacrifice

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Directed by:
Benny Chan Muk-sing
Written by:
Charcoal Tan, Alan Yuen Kam-lun
Produced by:
Han San Ping
Composed by:
Andy Lau

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Shaolin?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVVIX Hi-YAHFawesome

In the United States, Shaolin streams on Prime and Hi-YAH, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, VIX , Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amasian TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and FlixFling. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Shaolin worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 53).

Is Shaolin plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Shaolin in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does Shaolin use?

Almighty JanitorThe AtonerEven Evil Has Loved OnesDon't Make Me Destroy YouMartial Arts and CraftsMistreatment-Induced BetrayalDied Standing UpDarker and EdgierKill the CutieVillain ProtagonistWar Is HellShout-Outand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Almighty Janitor, The Atoner, and Even Evil Has Loved Ones.