The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)
Kernel Score: 84% · 484 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Adventure
Released: 1978-02-02
Runtime: 116 minutes
Where to watch The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
- Stream: Prime Video, Hi-YAH, Eternal Family, ARROW
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is an R-rated martial arts film with kung fu violence and a revenge plot.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Extended martial arts combat and training sequences including violent government suppression and revenge fighting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Lau Kar-Leung
Cast
- Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta
- Lo Lieh as General Tien Ta
- John Cheung Ng-Long as Lord Cheng
- Wilson Tong Wai-Shing as Lord Tang San-yao
- Wa Lun as Liu Yu-de's Classmate
- Hon Kwok-Choi as Lin Zhen
- Lau Kar-Wing as General Yin
- Wai Wang as Teacher Ho
- Chen Szu-Chia as Yien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant
- Wong Ching-Ho as Liu Yu-de's Father
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin FAQ
Is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin good?
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 484 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?
In the US you can stream The 36th Chamber of Shaolin on Prime Video, Hi-YAH, Eternal Family and ARROW and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin OK for kids?
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is an R-rated martial arts film with kung fu violence and a revenge plot.
What movies are like The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?
If you liked The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, try Fist of Legend, Fist of Fury, Shaolin Soccer and Enter the Dragon.