Kids From Shaolin
1984 1h 43m movie Film Hong Kong

Kids From Shaolin

少林小子

Synopsis

少林小子

Romance blossoms between two rival families practicing Shaolin and Wudang kungfu respectively. despite familial opposition – until they overcome a gang of scheming bandits together.

The 1983–1985 Hong Kong Window

36 Hong Kong films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Kids From Shaolin sits at position #24.

  1. The Legend of the Condor Heroes
    #1

    The Legend of the Condor Heroes

    ★ 7.9 · 1983

  2. Police Story
    #2

    Police Story

    ★ 7.5 · 1985

  3. Project A
    #3

    Project A

    ★ 7.2 · 1983

  4. The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
    #4

    The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

    ★ 7.2 · 1984

  5. Yes, Madam!
    #5

    Yes, Madam!

    ★ 7.1 · 1985

  6. Shanghai Blues
    #6

    Shanghai Blues

    ★ 7.1 · 1984

  7. Wheels on Meals
    #7

    Wheels on Meals

    ★ 6.9 · 1984

  8. Winners & Sinners
    #8

    Winners & Sinners

    ★ 6.9 · 1983

The 1980s Hong Kong Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 1980s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Kids From Shaolin premiered. 151 total titles in this decade from Hong Kong.

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Reception Benchmarks

6.3
TMDB Rating
30
Audience Reviews
Well Received
Critical Tier

Ranked #426 of 836 Hong Kong films indexed here (49th percentile by TMDB audience score).

Among Hong Kong Action productions specifically: #282 of 516 (top 55%).

Production Details

Primary Country Hong Kong
Original Language Cantonese
Spoken Languages Cantonese, Mandarin
Production Companies Chung Yuen Motion Picture Co.
Runtime 1h 43m
Release Date January 26, 1984
IMDb tt0086301

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