Shaolin Soccer (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2001, Shaolin Soccer is an action and comedy film directed by Stephen Chow, running about 113 minutes. “Get ready to kick some grass!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.
Who’s in it. Shaolin Soccer stars Stephen Chow as Sing, Richard Ng Man-Tat as Fung, Patrick Tse Yin as Hung and Vicky Zhao Wei as Mui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Shaolin Soccer has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $42.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shaolin Soccer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shaolin Soccer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shaolin Soccer (2001)?
- In US, Shaolin Soccer is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shaolin Soccer worth watching?
- Shaolin Soccer holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shaolin Soccer?
- Shaolin Soccer stars Stephen Chow, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Patrick Tse Yin, Vicky Zhao Wei and Wong Yat-Fei.
- When was Shaolin Soccer released?
- Shaolin Soccer was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.