SimilarScreen
Shaolin Temple

Shaolin Temple

19827.01h 40m

Overview

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.

Directed by Cheung Sing-Yim
Written by Sit Hau, Lo Siu-Cheung
Produced by Liao Yi-Yuan
Box Office0Revenue: $16.2M

Top Cast

Jet Li

Jet Li

Gong Yuen (Jue Yuan)

Yu Hai

Yu Hai

Master Tan Chuang

Yu Chenghui

Yu Chenghui

General Wang Ren Ze

Ding Lan

Ding Lan

Bai Wuxia (Wu Sha)

Hu Jian-Qiang

Hu Jian-Qiang

Wu Kong

Sun Jiankui

Sun Jiankui

Se Kong (Shih Kung)

L

Liu Huai-Liang

Liao Kong

Ji Chunhua

Ji Chunhua

Chain Gang Guard Tu Ying

Z

Zhang Jianwen

Abbot Fang Zhang

Y

Yan Di-Hua

Abbot Seng Zhi

Themes & Keywords

martial artskung fuloss of loved onemonastery

About Shaolin Temple

Shaolin Temple is a action film released in 1982 exploring themes of martial arts, kung fu, loss of loved one, monastery. Directed by Cheung Sing-Yim, it stars Jet Li, Yu Hai, Yu Chenghui. 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.

Movies Similar to Shaolin Temple

Discover titles like Shaolin Temple — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 movies similar to Shaolin Temple

If you enjoyed Shaolin Temple, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of Shaolin Temple.

Hero
37% Match

Hero(2002)

Movie7.5/10

During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.

Tai-Chi Master
37% Match

Falsely accused for cheating in a martial arts competition, two boyhood friends are banished from their Shaolin Temple and go their separate ways. As adults, they join opposing sides in a civil war. When one betrays the other, they settle their differences mano-a-mano.

Shaolin Wooden Men
34% Match

Little Mute is an orphan traumatized into silence by the death of his father at the hands of a vicious fighting master. Living at the Shaolin monastery, he befriends a dangerous prisoner who teaches him a secret form of deadly kung fu. Seeing his intense determination, other masters share the wisdom of the Gliding Snake and Drunken Master techniques. In one of the most exciting fight scenes ever filmed, Little Mute must run the gauntlet of the famous 108 wooden men in an extreme test of skill and endurance. But if he becomes a master, will he use his unmatched force for redemption or revenge?

Come Drink with Me
32% Match

Golden Sparrow is a fighter-for-hire who has been contracted by the local government to retrieve the governor's kidnapped son. Holding him is a group of rebels who are demanding that their leader be released from prison in return for the captured son. After a brief encounter with the gang at a local restaurant, Golden Sparrow is joined by an inebriated wanderer Drunken Cat who aids her in her mission.

Dragon Inn
32% Match

Dragon Inn(1967)

Movie7.3/10

China, year 1457. The Minister of Defense is executed, and his children are sentenced to exile by order of the tyrannical Tsao. Fearful of future revenge from the young people, Tsao sends cruel soldiers to murder them, but a brave group of swordsmen can change the course of the battle at the Dragon Inn.

Fearless
31% Match

Fearless(2006)

Movie7.5/10

After going through a series of tragic events in his life, martial arts master Huo Yuanjia returns to Tianjin and must fight four international soldiers, in order to safeguard his nation's pride.

The Way of the Dragon
30% Match

After a Chinese restaurant in Rome is threatened by the mafia, who will stop at nothing to acquire the property, the owner recruits a family friend in Hong Kong, kung fu expert Tang Lung, to help them defend their business.

Drunken Master
30% Match

After getting into trouble, a mischievous young man is sent to train under a brutal, but slovenly old beggar, who teaches him the secret of the Drunken Fist.

The Grandmaster
29% Match

Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.

The Matrix
28% Match

The Matrix(1999)

Movie8.2/10

Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.