Dead to Rights (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2025, Dead to Rights is a drama, war and history film directed by Shen Ao, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. During the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, a postman poses as a photo developer, helping Japanese forces while secretly sheltering Chinese refugees. He later risks his life evacuating them and revealing evidence of the atrocities.
Who’s in it. Dead to Rights stars Liu Haoran as Su Liuchang, Wang Chuanjun as Wang Guanghai, Gao Ye as Lin Yuxiu and Wang Xiao as Jin Chengzong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Dead to Rights sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Dead to Rights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead to Rights tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead to Rights (2025)?
- In US, Dead to Rights 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 Dead to Rights worth watching?
- Dead to Rights holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dead to Rights?
- Dead to Rights stars Liu Haoran, Wang Chuanjun, Gao Ye, Wang Xiao and Zhou You.
- When was Dead to Rights released?
- Dead to Rights was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.