Shanghai Affairs (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1998, Shanghai Affairs is an action, drama and romance film directed by Donnie Yen, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A Shanghai doctor named Tangsan, is trying to help the town's poor people. Meanwhile, he has the murderous Axe Gang to deal with as well as his feelings for the gang leader's sister.
Who’s in it. Shanghai Affairs stars Donnie Yen as Tong Shan, Athena Chu as Yue Shen, Yu Rongguang as Yue Lo-Chi and Ruco Chan as Bond Lao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Shanghai Affairs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shanghai Affairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shanghai Affairs tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shanghai Affairs (1998)?
- In US, Shanghai Affairs is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shanghai Affairs worth watching?
- Shanghai Affairs holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shanghai Affairs?
- Shanghai Affairs stars Donnie Yen, Athena Chu, Yu Rongguang, Ruco Chan and Cheng Hung.
- When was Shanghai Affairs released?
- Shanghai Affairs was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.