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10 Best Movies Like Shaolin Temple

If you loved Shaolin Temple, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Return to the 36th Chamber

Return to the 36th Chamber

1980★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shaolin Temple for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The workers of a dye factory have their pay cut by 20% when the factory owner brings in some Manchu thugs to try and increase production. Desperate to reclaim their full wages, the...

#2
Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

1985★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shaolin Temple for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Monk San Te tries to support and protect Shaolin and her Fang Shih-yu who purposely attacks corrupt Ching officials....

#3
Executioners from Shaolin

Executioners from Shaolin

1977★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shaolin Temple for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After the destruction of the Temple, a Shaolin disciple devotes years to mastering the Tiger style in order to defeat the martial arts master who killed his teacher. His wife, a Cr...

#4
Martial Arts of Shaolin

Martial Arts of Shaolin

1986★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shaolin Temple for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In ancient China, Zhi Ming trains at the legendary Northern Shaolin temple to avenge the death of his father at the hands of a nefarious magistrate....

#5
Hand of Death

Hand of Death

1976★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shaolin Temple for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A young monk must face the Extended Iron Claw technique of a powerful warlord seeking to destroy Shaolin....

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Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

2017★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shaolin Temple for fans of Action & Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Tang Monk brings three disciples on a journey to the West. On the outside, everything seems harmonious. However, tension is present beneath the surface, and their hearts and minds ...

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