Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2014, Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is an action and crime film directed by Wong Ching-Po, running about 95 minutes. “The Legend that was never told.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A laborer moves to Shanghai in the hope of becoming rich. But ends up using his kung fu skills to survive. Remake of The Boxer From Shantung.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time in Shanghai stars Philip Ng Wan-Lung as Ma Yongzhen, Andy On Chi-Kit as Long Qi, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Master Tie and Jiang Luxia as Tie Mei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Once Upon a Time in Shanghai has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Time in Shanghai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time in Shanghai 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 Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (2014)?
- In US, Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai worth watching?
- Once Upon a Time in Shanghai holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?
- Once Upon a Time in Shanghai stars Philip Ng Wan-Lung, Andy On Chi-Kit, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Jiang Luxia and Michelle Hu.
- When was Once Upon a Time in Shanghai released?
- Once Upon a Time in Shanghai was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.