Shanghai (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2010, Shanghai is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Mikael Håfström, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. An American man returns to a corrupt, Japanese-occupied Shanghai four months before Pearl Harbor and discovers his friend has been killed. While he unravels the mysteries of the death, he falls in love and discovers a much larger secret that his own government is hiding.
Who’s in it. Shanghai stars John Cusack as Paul Soames, Gong Li as Anna Lan-Ting, Chow Yun-fat as Anthony Lan-Ting and Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Conner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Shanghai has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shanghai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shanghai tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shanghai (2010)?
- In US, Shanghai is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shanghai worth watching?
- Shanghai holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shanghai?
- Shanghai stars John Cusack, Gong Li, Chow Yun-fat, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Ken Watanabe.
- When was Shanghai released?
- Shanghai was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.