Shaolin Temple (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1982, Shaolin Temple is an action film directed by Cheung Yam-Yim, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The Tang emperor is betrayed by one of his generals, who installs himself as emperor in the East Capital. The son of one of his slave workers escapes to the Shaolin Temple, learns kung fu, and sets out to kill the traitor who killed his father.
Who’s in it. Shaolin Temple stars Jet Li as Gong Yuen / Jue Yuan, Yue Hoi as Master Tan Chuang, Yu Hai as Master Tan Chuang and Yu Cheng-Hui as General Wang Ren Ze, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Shaolin Temple has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shaolin Temple page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shaolin Temple 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 Temple (1982)?
- In US, Shaolin Temple is available to stream on IndieFlix and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shaolin Temple worth watching?
- Shaolin Temple holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shaolin Temple?
- Shaolin Temple stars Jet Li, Yue Hoi, Yu Hai, Yu Cheng-Hui and Chunhua Ji.
- When was Shaolin Temple released?
- Shaolin Temple was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.