Shaolin Soccer (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2001, Shaolin Soccer is an action and comedy film directed by Stephen Chow, running about 113 minutes. “Get ready to kick some grass!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.
Who’s in it. Shaolin Soccer stars Stephen Chow as Sing, Ng Man-tat as Fung, Patrick Tse Yin as Hung and Zhao Wei as Mui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Shaolin Soccer has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $42.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shaolin Soccer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shaolin Soccer 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 Soccer (2001)?
- In US, Shaolin Soccer is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shaolin Soccer worth watching?
- Shaolin Soccer holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shaolin Soccer?
- Shaolin Soccer stars Stephen Chow, Ng Man-tat, Patrick Tse Yin, Zhao Wei and Wong Yat-fei.
- When was Shaolin Soccer released?
- Shaolin Soccer was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.