Shaolin Wooden Men (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1976, Shaolin Wooden Men is an action film directed by Charlie Chen Chi-Hwa, running about 97 minutes. “Revenge is his destiny.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Little Mute is an orphan traumatized into silence by the death of his father at the hands of a vicious fighting master. Living at the Shaolin monastery, he befriends a dangerous prisoner who teaches him a secret form of deadly kung fu. Seeing his intense determination, other masters share the wisdom of the Gliding Snake and Drunken Master techniques. In one of the most exciting fight scenes ever filmed, Little Mute must run the gauntlet of the famous 108 wooden men in an extreme test of skill and endurance. But if he becomes a master, will he use his unmatched force for redemption or revenge?
Who’s in it. Shaolin Wooden Men stars Jackie Chan as Little Mute, Kam Kong, Doris Lung Chun-Erh as Restaurant waitress and Kam Cheung as Restaurant waiter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Shaolin Wooden Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shaolin Wooden Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shaolin Wooden Men 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 Wooden Men (1976)?
- In US, Shaolin Wooden Men is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shaolin Wooden Men worth watching?
- Shaolin Wooden Men holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Wooden Men?
- Shaolin Wooden Men stars Jackie Chan, Kam Kong, Doris Lung Chun-Erh, Kam Cheung and Chang Ping-Yu.
- When was Shaolin Wooden Men released?
- Shaolin Wooden Men was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.