Shaolin (2011)
Shaolin is streaming in Malaysia on Lionsgate Play.
The verdict
Shaolin is a solid, watchable Chinese film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 6.8/10 on TMDB across 423 ratings — squarely mid-table. It clocks in at a standard 131 minutes. In Malaysia you can stream it on Lionsgate Play.
Should you spend 2h 11m on it?
2h 11m of Chinese action with a drama streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 423 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 11m |
| Genre | Action / Drama |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Benny Chan
Cast
Where to watch in Malaysia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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