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Shaolin Soccer
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Stephen Chow. With Stephen Chow, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Zhao Wei.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Shaolin Soccer.
MoviHero lists July 5, 2001 as the release date for Shaolin Soccer. Stephen Chow is the listed director. The listed cast includes Stephen Chow as Mighty Steel Leg / Sing, Richard Ng Man-Tat as Fung, Zhao Wei as Mui, Patrick Tse Yin as Hung. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 5, 2001
GenresComedy · Action
Runtime1h 53m
DirectorStephen Chow
CastStephen Chow as Mighty Steel Leg / Sing, Richard Ng Man-Tat as Fung, Zhao Wei as Mui, Patrick Tse Yin as Hung
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Shaolin Soccer right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Shaolin Soccer runs 1h 53m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 2,717 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“'Shaolin Soccer' is amusing! As someone who loves both film and football (soccer), it was about time I checked this one out. Of course, it…”
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“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…”
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