Official movie poster for Shaolin Soccer (2001), a action comedy film

Shaolin Soccer(2001)

少林足球

Get ready to kick some grass!

7.2(2,646)1h 53m2001-07-05
ActionComedy

Shaolin Soccer Synopsis

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

Shaolin Soccer (2001) is a action and comedy film directed by Stephen Chow, released on July 5, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Stephen Chow, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Zhao Wei and Patrick Tse Yin. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 2,646 ratings.

Director:
Stephen Chow
Writers:
Stephen Chow, Tsang Kan-Cheong, Steven Fung Min-Hang
Producers:
Yeung Kwok-Fai, Lee Lik-Chi
Cinematographer:
Apple Kwan Pak-Suen
Composer:
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
Production:
Star Overseas, Universe Entertainment
Budget:
$10,000,005
Revenue:
$42,776,760
Status:
Released

Shaolin Soccer (2001) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Shaolin Soccer before you stream it.

Shaolin Soccer Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 2,646 ratings.

r96sk

8/10

<em>'Shaolin Soccer'</em> is amusing! As someone who loves both film and football (soccer), it was about time I checked this one out. Of course, it holds little resemblance to actual footy but it still mixes the sport and the martial art impressively. It's funny, especially across the first half. I would say that the film overstays its welcome slightly, it does feel drawn out by the time that final match concludes.…

Reviewed on April 16, 2025

Sierbahnn

7/10

A quarter of a century on and this is still a highlight There was a slew of these movies in the late 90s and early noughts. Some of them have aged poorly but this one still holds up. Yes, it is silly, and yes, it is over the top, but that's sort of the point, and the charm. It is well acted, the effects have aged well, the visual and sound design is on point for what it is, and it is just an all-round good time.

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

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Shaolin Soccer – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Shaolin Soccer online?

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Shaolin Soccer (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Shaolin Soccer?

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The main cast of Shaolin Soccer (2001) includes Stephen Chow, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Zhao Wei, Patrick Tse Yin and Karen Mok Man-Wai. The film was directed by Stephen Chow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Shaolin Soccer released?

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Shaolin Soccer was released on July 5, 2001 and runs for 1h 53m.

Is Shaolin Soccer worth watching?

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Shaolin Soccer (2001) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 2,646 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Shaolin Soccer?

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Yes. The official Shaolin Soccer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.