Where to watch Shaolin Mantis in Canada
Shaolin Mantis is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About Shaolin Mantis
Shaolin Mantis is a 1978 movie in the Action and Drama genres, directed by Lau Kar-Leung, starring David Chiang Da-Wei, Lily Li and Lau Kar-Wing. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 30 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shaolin Mantis in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Shaolin Mantis trailer
Overview
When scholar Wei Fung is forcibly hired by the Manchu Emperor to infiltrate a clan of rebellious Ming Loyalists, his mission goes adrift when he falls in love with the clan's leader's granddaughter. Wei Fung must choose between his new love and his family, who will be put to death if he doesn't return to the palace successfully.
Top cast
David Chiang Da-Wei
Wai Fung
Lily Li
Gi Gi's Mother
Lau Kar-Wing
Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
Cecilia Wong
Tien Gi-Gi
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
Wai Wang
Emperor Ping Xi
Wilson Tong Wai-Shing
Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle
John Cheung Ng-Long
Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles
Lee Hoi-Sang
Mongolian Fighter
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Shaolin Fighting Monk
Ching Miao
Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father
Teresa Ha Ping
Gi Gi's 1st Aunt
Wong Ching-Ho
Teacher Wong
Lun Ga-Chun
Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant
Peter Chan Lung
Guard (uncredited)
Chan Ming-Wai
(extra) (uncredited)
Cheung Chok-Chow
Townsfolk (uncredited)
Johnny Cheung Wa
Guard (uncredited)
Chin Chun
Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)
Chin Yuet-Sang
Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Shaolin Mantis in Canada?+
In Canada, Shaolin Mantis is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Shaolin Mantis on Netflix?+
Shaolin Mantis is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Shaolin Mantis?+
Shaolin Mantis has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who stars in Shaolin Mantis?+
Shaolin Mantis stars David Chiang Da-Wei, Lily Li, Lau Kar-Wing, Cecilia Wong and Norman Tsui Siu-Keung.
When did Shaolin Mantis come out?+
Shaolin Mantis is a 1978 movie directed by Lau Kar-Leung.
What genre is Shaolin Mantis?+
Shaolin Mantis is Action and Drama film.
Who directed Shaolin Mantis?+
Shaolin Mantis was directed by Lau Kar-Leung.
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