Where to Watch The Shaolin Temple (1982) in the US

What it's about

The Tang emperor is betrayed by one of his generals, who installs himself as emperor in the East Capital. The son of one of his slave workers escapes to the Shaolin Temple, learns kung fu, and sets out to kill the traitor, who killed his father. The monks have to help him, and in the process, they save the true emperor, who rewards them greatly. Based on a true story from Shaolin folklore, but highly fictionalized.

Cast and crew

Director

Hsin-Yen Chang

Writer

Hau Sit, Shau-Chang Lu

Starring

Jet Li, Hai Yu, Chenghui Yu

Details

Release date

Jan 21, 1982

Language

Mandarin

Country

China, Hong Kong

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

Where to Watch The Shaolin Temple (1982) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Shaolin Temple in the United States?

The Shaolin Temple is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or free in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Eternal Family (HD) and IndieFlix (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Watch the movie free on Darkroom (HD).

Can I stream The Shaolin Temple or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Eternal Family (HD) and IndieFlix (HD).

Can I watch The Shaolin Temple for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Watch the movie free on Darkroom (HD).