Shaolin (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Shaolin is a 2011 action drama directed by Benny Chan. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes and earned $43 million worldwide. Critics gave it 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 11m (131 min)
- Director
- Benny Chan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Well Go
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shaolin About?
The premise of Shaolin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst a fractured China, where warring warlords vie for power, the formidable army commander Hao Jie and his brother Huo Lung leave a trail of destruction. Seeking refuge, the wounded find sanctuary within the revered Shaolin Temple. During the day, the temple's disciples offer healing to the villagers, but under the cover of darkness, they don masks to secretly assist those suffering under oppression, operating as a modern-day band of heroes.
Shaolin Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- china
- shaolin
- 1920s
- martial arts action
- asia
- warlord
- shaolin master
- monk
- martial arts
- sword fight
- ambush
- tai chi sword
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- katana sword
- sword
- karate chop
- fictional war
- dictator
- parkour
- stick fight
- duel
- showdown
- mixed martial arts
- karate
- bo staff
- stylized violence
- violence
- kendo
- shaolin kung fu
- kung fu
- shaolin monk
- martial arts master
- martial artist
- wu shu
- tai chi
- warrior
- disarming someone
- hand to hand combat
- combat
- fight
- fistfight
- brawl
- battle
- beating
- chop socky
- action hero
- hero
- one word title
The Director of Shaolin
Directed by Benny Chan.
- Director Benny Chan
Shaolin Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shaolin 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
20 ratings
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Movie Insider 5.0 /5
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Shaolin Plot Summary
What happens in Shaolin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Dengfeng, Henan, during the unsettled warlord era of early Republican China, a brutal power struggle unfolds. [Hou Jie] becomes the ruthless force who defeats his rival, [Huo Long], and seizes control of the town. Huo Long flees to the sacred Shaolin Temple to hide, but Hou Jie dupes him into surrendering a treasure map and then shoots him, mocking the Shaolin monks as he departs. The balance of power, already fragile, is tipped toward Hou Jie’s merciless rule.
Full summary
The whole story of Shaolin, scene by scene
Shaolin Box Office
Shaolin grossed $43 million worldwide. $66,099 came from the US and Canada and $42.9 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$43M
- US & Canada
- $66.1K
- International
- $42.9M
Shaolin Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Shaolin.
How Well Do You Know Shaolin?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which historical period does the story take place?
Shaolin Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Шаолинь” and “新少林寺／Shaolin”.
- Also known as
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- Шаолинь
- 新少林寺／Shaolin
- Shaolin. La leyenda de los monjes guerreros
- Xin shao lin si
- 新少林寺／Shaolin：2011
- Shaolin : La Légende des Moines Guerriers
- İntikam Savaşçıları
- San Siu Lam Zi
- เส้าหลิน สองใหญ่
- Tân Thiếu Lâm Tự - Shaolin
- Shaolin - La leggenda dei monaci guerrieri
- Οι Φρουροί
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- 샤오린: 최후의 결전
- שאולין
- Новий Храм Шаоліня
- Шаолин
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Movies Like Shaolin
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Shaolin Temple, Shaolin Martial Arts and The Shaolin Plot.
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Shaolin Temple 1976 -
Shaolin Martial Arts 1974 -
The Shaolin Plot 1977 -
Shaolin Rescuers 1979 -
Shaolin Kung Fu Master 1978 -
Shaolin Temple 1982 -
War of the Shaolin Temple 1980 -
Sadae Shaolin Temple 1984 -
Martial Arts of Shaolin 1986 -
Invincible Shaolin 1978 -
Shaolin Chastity Kung Fu 1981 -
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin 1978
Shaolin FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Shaolin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shaolin?
Shaolin runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
When was Shaolin released?
Shaolin was released on September 9, 2011.
Who directed Shaolin?
Shaolin was directed by Benny Chan.
More films by Benny Chan How much did Shaolin make at the box office?
Shaolin grossed $43 million worldwide ($66,099 domestic, $42.9 million international).
How is Shaolin rated?
Shaolin has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 53 on Metacritic, 68% on TMDB and 3.3/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Shaolin have a post-credit scene?
No. Shaolin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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