Shaolin Soccer
(2001)
Overview
A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.
Director
Stephen Chow
Top Billed
Stephen Chow
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Reviews
r96sk
⭐ 8/10April 16, 2025
<em>'Shaolin Soccer'</em> is amusing! As someone who loves both film and football (soccer), it was about time I checked this one out. Of course, it holds little resemblance to actual footy but it still mixes the sport and the martial art impressively. It's funny, especially across the first half.
I would say that the film overstays its welcome slightly, it does feel drawn out by the time that final match concludes. That isn't all that damaging…
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Sierbahnn
⭐ 7/10May 10, 2026
A quarter of a century on and this is still a highlight
There was a slew of these movies in the late 90s and early noughts. Some of them have aged poorly but this one still holds up. Yes, it is silly, and yes, it is over the top, but that's sort of the point, and the charm. It is well acted, the effects have aged well, the visual and sound design is on point for what it is, and it is just an all-round good time.
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Status
Released
Original Language
CN
Budget
$10,000,005
Revenue
$42,776,760