# Shaolin Soccer (2001) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/shaolin-soccer-2001/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 84% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Director | Stephen Chow |
| Genres | Action, Comedy |
| Runtime | 113 min |

## Quick answer

Shaolin Soccer (2001) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Stephen Chow turns kung fu into a cartoon physics engine, two years before Kung Fu Hustle refined it. Metascore 72/100. Directed by Stephen Chow.

## Critics consensus

Stephen Chow turns kung fu into a cartoon physics engine, two years before Kung Fu Hustle refined it.

## Synopsis

A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.

## Cast

Stephen Chow, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Vicky Zhao Wei, Patrick Tse Yin, Karen Mok Man-Wai, Wong Yat-Fei, Mo Meilin, Tenky Tin Kai-Man

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Shaolin Soccer worth watching?**
Shaolin Soccer holds a 78% Celluloid Score. Stephen Chow turns kung fu into a cartoon physics engine, two years before Kung Fu Hustle refined it.

**What is Shaolin Soccer about?**
A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.

**Who directed Shaolin Soccer?**
Shaolin Soccer (2001) was directed by Stephen Chow.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Shaolin Soccer?**
78% — the average of five public sources: critics 88%, audience 84%, Metascore 72/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 7.3/10.

**Where can I watch Shaolin Soccer?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Shaolin Soccer page for current options.

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