Man from Shaolin (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, Man from Shaolin is a notable film directed by Peng Zhang Li, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. 32nd generation Chinese Shaolin Fighting Monk Li Bao Xin must immigrate to New York City to look after young Janie, his six-year-old niece. Struggling to make a new life, Li Bao will face challenges that test his character more than his physical strength. Through it all, his mind remains filled with the heroic stories of the Shaolin Temple, a great tradition that defines him, but also makes his assimilation to western culture more difficult. While in China he was a venerated master, in America he is nobody. To make a life for him and Janie, Li Bao must contend with a modern society, where his great fighting skills and heroic lineage have little meaning. He will have to decide which is more important, his dreams or his family.

Who’s in it. Man from Shaolin stars Peng Zhang Li as Li Bao, Brian Ames as Carl, Elena Tovar as Alexa and Jasmine Galante as Janie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Man from Shaolin has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man from Shaolin page.