# Where to watch The Young Hero of Shaolin (1984) in the UK

> The Young Hero of Shaolin (1984) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1984  
**Runtime:** 96 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Action  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T22:27:13.411Z)  

## Synopsis

Sent by his parents to study kung fu at the Shaolin temple, folk hero Fong Sai Yuk (Bo Wa Shut) is taught by the finest fighters in the land and must prove himself to a particularly tough instructor in Part 1 of this two-part tale. The young student eventually enters a competition and, in a classic scene, fights off hundreds of monks in the "Swastika Formation." Wing-Ha Chan, Hung-Man Do and Gwok Leung also star in this martial arts extravaganza.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/308602/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Young Hero of Shaolin for free in the UK?**

The Young Hero of Shaolin (1984) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.

**Is The Young Hero of Shaolin on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Young Hero of Shaolin is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/308602/the-young-hero-of-shaolin-1984
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/cjqp3FCuXFU2aua4TlWYIunhUQY.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/308602/the-young-hero-of-shaolin-1984.json

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