Shaolin Temple (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 5.9

Shaolin Temple poster

Released in 1976, Shaolin Temple is an action and adventure film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 126 minutes.

What it’s about. There is no place more hallowed in the martial art world than China's Shaolin Temple. This special place deserves a special epic, which is what the martial arts maestro delivers in this battle between a brave brand of Chinese boxers and literally thousands of Qing troops - complete with betrayals, intrigues, and such novel fighting machines as 108 wooden robots. The conflicts grow in complexity, intensity and even suspense as monks struggle to stay alive in the face of overwhelming odds.

Who’s in it. Shaolin Temple stars Alexander Fu Sheng as Fang Shih Yu, Kuan-Chun Chi as Hu Hui Gan, Wai Wang as Hong Xi Guan and David Chiang as Hu De Di, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Shaolin Temple has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, 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 (1976)?
In US, Shaolin Temple is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Shaolin Temple?
Shaolin Temple stars Alexander Fu Sheng, Kuan-Chun Chi, Wai Wang, David Chiang and Ti Lung.
When was Shaolin Temple released?
Shaolin Temple was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.