What is the Metascore for Shaolin Soccer?

Shaolin Soccer has a Metascore of 72 out of 100 on Celluloid.

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Shaolin Soccer Review (2001) — 78% Celluloid Score

Item: Shaolin Soccer
Rating: 3.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Stephen Chow · 2001 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

Shaolin Soccer (2001) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

78%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

88% Critic Score

84% Audience

72 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7

7.3 IMDb /10

Runtime: 1h 53m
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
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese

Official theatrical poster for Shaolin Soccer (2001)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

Majority of critics rated it fresh (88%).
General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
Celluloid Score 78% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded action, comedy pick

Not ideal for

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Is Shaolin Soccer worth watching?

Yes — Shaolin Soccer earns a 78% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

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

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

Critic Reviews

critic Shaolin Soccer

Shaolin Soccer (2001) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Stephen Chow's Shaolin Soccer (2001) remains a defining Action landmark from Hong Kong, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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