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6.8 / 10(426 votes)IMDbR20112h 11m$33.7M Worldwide GrossChina, Hong Kong

Shaolin

新少林寺

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

Synopsis

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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Shaolin (2011) HD Movie Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-28

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 9, 2011

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 10, 2012

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.16x ROI)

Production Budget

$29M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$33.7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.16x

+$4.7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $29MWorldwide: $33.7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Benny Chan
Screenplay & Story
Charcoal Tan, Alan Yuen Kam-Lun
Original Title
新少林寺
Country of Origin
China, Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Runtime
2h 11m
Production Budget
$29M
Worldwide Gross
$33.7M
Production Studios
JCE Movies, Huayi Brothers Pictures, Emperor Motion Pictures, China Film Group Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Benny Chan

Screenplay & Story

Charcoal Tan, Alan Yuen Kam-Lun

Director of Photography

Anthony Pun Yiu-Ming

Producers

Albert Lee, Han San Ping

Department Leadership Roster

Corey Yuen

Corey Yuen

Stunt Coordinator

Richard Yuen Tak

Richard Yuen Tak

Stunt Coordinator

Huang Kaisen

Huang Kaisen

Stunt Coordinator

Hon Chun

Hon Chun

Stunt Coordinator

Jack Wong

Jack Wong

Stunt Coordinator

Nicky Li Chung-Chi

Nicky Li Chung-Chi

Stunt Coordinator

Benny Chan

Benny Chan

Director

Charcoal Tan

Charcoal Tan

Writer

Alan Yuen Kam-Lun

Writer

Anthony Pun Yiu-Ming

Anthony Pun Yiu-Ming

Director of Photography

Han San Ping

Han San Ping

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shaolin.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaolin

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Shaolin about?

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.

Who directed Shaolin?

Shaolin was directed by Benny Chan.

Who stars in Shaolin?

The principal cast of Shaolin includes Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung, Fan Bingbing, Jackie Chan, Wu Jing.

When was Shaolin released and how long is it?

Shaolin was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.

What was the box office and production budget of Shaolin?

Shaolin had a reported production budget of $29M and grossed $33.7M at the worldwide box office (1.16 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

What is the age rating and content advisory for Shaolin?

Shaolin holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).