Shaolin

Shaolin

In a land torn by strife, the righteous monks of Shaolin stand as a beacon of hope for the oppressed masses.

Directed by Benny Chan

Produced by JCE Movies, Huayi Brothers Pictures

2011131 min6.8 / 10

A martial arts drama about redemption and spiritual awakening, where a proud warrior finds refuge and purpose among Shaolin monks fighting against tyranny.

China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters when he beats one of them in a duel. But the pride comes before a fall. When his own family is wiped out by a rival warlord, Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a fiery stand against the evil warlords. They launch a daring plan or rescue and escape.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Shaolin violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Does Shaolin end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Shaolin sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Shaolin scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Shaolin easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity64

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise39

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

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Like Shaolin

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Shaolin

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Shaolin, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Shaolin, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Shaolin, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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