The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is streaming in Malaysia on Netflix.
The verdict
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin stood out as one of the better-rated Chinese films of its release window. It holds a 7.5/10 on TMDB from 521 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 116 minutes. In Malaysia you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 56m on it?
1h 56m of Chinese action with adventure threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- It rates 7.5/10 on 521 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 56m |
| Genre | Action / Adventure |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lau Kar-leung
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.
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