Shaolin Soccer (2001) Review

Is Shaolin Soccer worth watching?

Yes — Shaolin Soccer is worth watching, with a 88% Critic Score and 84% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 78% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (72), Letterboxd (3.7/5), and IMDb (7.3/10).

Directed by Stephen Chow, Shaolin Soccer runs 113 minutes in Cantonese. On Celluloid we index it for “Shaolin Soccer review”, “is Shaolin Soccer worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Hong Kong.

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.

Critics consensus: Stephen Chow turns kung fu into a cartoon physics engine, two years before Kung Fu Hustle refined it. The film stars Stephen Chow, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Vicky Zhao Wei, Patrick Tse Yin, Karen Mok Man-Wai, and others.

Should you watch Shaolin Soccer tonight?

Yes — prioritize Shaolin Soccer tonight if you want a proven action with lasting rewatch value. At 113 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Shaolin Soccer?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Shaolin Soccer (2001) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt0286112. Explore more from Hong Kong on our country hub or browse action films.