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Shaolin Mantis

1978Movie1 h 40 min

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–71%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–71%

Summary

When scholar Wei Fung is forcibly hired by the Manchu Emperor to infiltrate a clan of rebellious Ming Loyalists, his mission goes adrift when he falls in love with the clan's leader's granddaughter. Wei Fung must choose between his new love and his family, who will be put to death if he doesn't return to the palace successfully.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Lau Kar-leung
Written by
Szeto On
Produced by
Runme Shaw
Music by
Frankie Chan Fan-kei

Everyone

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Facts

June 28, 1978 · 1 h 40 min · Violence

Released
June 28, 1978
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
42 countries

Tropes

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Shaolin Mantis?"

Questions about Shaolin Mantis

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shaolin Mantis?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Shaolin Mantis from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Shaolin Mantis worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Shaolin Mantis good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Shaolin Mantis in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.