Shanghai Knights (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2003, Shanghai Knights is an action, comedy, adventure and western film directed by David Dobkin, running about 115 minutes. “A Royal Kick In The Arse.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The dynamic duo of Chon Wang and Roy O'Bannon return for another crazy adventure. This time, they're in London to avenge the murder of Chon's father, but end up on an even bigger case. Chon's sister is there to do the same, but instead unearths a plot to kill the royal family. No one believes her, though, and it's up to Chon and Roy (who has romance on his mind) to prove her right.
Who’s in it. Shanghai Knights stars Jackie Chan as Chon Wang, Owen Wilson as Roy O’Bannon, Fann Wong as Chon Lin and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Charlie Chaplin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Shanghai Knights has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $88.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Shanghai Knights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shanghai Knights 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 Knights (2003)?
- In US, Shanghai Knights is available to 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 Shanghai Knights worth watching?
- Shanghai Knights holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shanghai Knights?
- Shanghai Knights stars Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Fann Wong, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Aidan Gillen.
- When was Shanghai Knights released?
- Shanghai Knights was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.