What is the Metascore for Shaolin Soccer?

Shaolin Soccer has a Metascore of 72 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is Shaolin Soccer streaming in?

Shaolin Soccer streams on Catchplay, Vidio in Indonesia; Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Action Comedy Editor's Pick

Shaolin Soccer Review (2001) — 77% Celluloid Score

Item: Shaolin Soccer
Rating: 3.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Stephen Chow · 2001 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Shaolin Soccer (2001) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

77%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

88% Editorial Rating

84% Audience snapshot · excluded

72 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7

7.3 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 53m
Cast: Stephen Chow , Richard Ng Man-Tat , Vicky Zhao Wei , Patrick Tse Yin , Karen Mok Man-Wai , Wong Yat-Fei , Mo Meilin , Tenky Tin Kai-Man
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese

Official theatrical poster for Shaolin Soccer (2001)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Catchplay, Vidio in Indonesia. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Shaolin Soccer by country

Country	Streaming on
Indonesia	Catchplay, Vidio
Japan	Hulu, U-NEXT

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
Celluloid Score 77% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded action, comedy pick

Not ideal for

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Is Shaolin Soccer worth watching?

Yes — Shaolin Soccer earns a 77% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Stephen Chow turns kung fu into a cartoon physics engine, two years before Kung Fu Hustle refined it.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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Critic Reviews

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Shaolin Soccer (2001) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Stephen Chow's Shaolin Soccer (2001) remains a defining Action landmark from Hong Kong, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

Shaolin Soccer stills

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