Mr. Wu (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1927, Mr. Wu is a drama and romance film directed by William Nigh, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. When Mandarin Wu's unmarried daughter becomes pregnant by a young Englishman, he seeks vengeance.
Who’s in it. Mr. Wu stars Lon Chaney as Mr. Wu / Wu's Grandfather, Renée Adorée as Nang Ping, Ralph Forbes as Basil Gregory and Anna May Wong as Loo Song, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Mr. Wu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Wu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Wu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Wu (1927)?
- In US, Mr. Wu is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Wu worth watching?
- Mr. Wu holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Wu?
- Mr. Wu stars Lon Chaney, Renée Adorée, Ralph Forbes, Anna May Wong and Louise Dresser.
- When was Mr. Wu released?
- Mr. Wu was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.