Shaolin Soccer (2001)

Shaolin Soccer (Siu Lam Juk Kau, 2001) is a wildly entertaining mash-up of kung fu and sports comedy that blends over-the-top action, slapstick humor, and a warm underdog story. When Sing, a devoted Shaolin disciple with a miraculous "leg of steel," meets a down-on-his-luck ex–soccer star, they set out to reunite Sing’s discouraged Shaolin brothers and turn their martial-arts mastery into a soccer team. Together they train, fuse kung fu techniques with soccer moves, and chase a big-money national tournament — culminating in an outrageous, high-energy final showdown against the ruthless Team Evil. Watching Shaolin Soccer, you’ll experience breakneck physical comedy, inventive special effects, and choreographed fight-soccer sequences that push cartoonish physics to delightful extremes. The film alternates between laugh-out-loud gags and genuinely heartfelt moments of brotherhood, redemption, and teamwork, all wrapped in a family-friendly, optimistic tone. Fans of action, comedy, or feel-good sports movies will appreciate the kinetic visuals, creative goals, and the movie’s infectious energy — it’s equal parts spectacle and heart, designed to leave viewers cheering, laughing, and smiling long after the final whistle.

Actors: Stephen Chow, Wei Zhao, Yat-Fei Wong

Director: Stephen Chow

Runtime: 113 min

Genres: Action, Comedy, Family

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