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Shaolin Soccer (2001)

★ 7.3PG-13112 minDirector: Stephen Chow

2001 Hong Kong film by Stephen Chow

Shaolin Soccer (Chinese: 少林足球) is a 2001 Hong Kong sports comedy film directed by Stephen Chow, who also stars in the lead role. The film revolves around a former Shaolin monk who reunites his five brothers, years after their master's death, to apply their superhuman martial arts skills to play soccer and bring Shaolin kung fu to the masses. Over the years the film has grown as a cult film.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Shaolin Soccer about?
Shaolin Soccer (2001) — After a fateful mistake costing his career, an ex-soccer player bum meets a shaolin kung fu student trying to spread the word of kung fu. The ex-soccer player helps reconcile with his five brothers, and teaches them soccer, adding shaolin kung fu as a twist.
Is Shaolin Soccer based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Shaolin Soccer scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.