This is the version most Westerners saw first. Miramax (under the Dimension label) bought the rights and made several controversial changes:

Inclusion of the rare English dub alongside the original Cantonese audio track.

| Feature | Original Cantonese Release | English Exclusive (Miramax) | |--------|---------------------------|----------------------------| | Runtime | ~113 minutes | ~87 minutes | | Language | Cantonese (English subs) | English dub (only) | | Music | Original score by Raymond Wong | Replaced score (stock music) | | Scenes | Full character backstories | Several subplots removed | | Jokes | Cantonese wordplay | Westernized slapstick |

Shaolin Soccer English Exclusive: An Index and Guide to the Cult Classic

True cinephiles searching for an "exclusive" version are often looking for fan-curated archival files. These files combine the best elements of every release into a single container (usually an .mkv file):

As of May 2024, you can find Shaolin Soccer on various services: Shaolin Soccer on DVD, WTF? | Other Media - RPGnet

When Miramax acquired the international distribution rights for Shaolin Soccer , they made significant changes for the English-speaking market:

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