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Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

2014·Movie
1h 35min

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Once Upon a Time in Shanghai fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

The Legend that was never told.

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.
Kung Fu ActionShanghai SettingRemakePeriod PieceMartial ArtsRevengeFast-PacedImmersiveStylish Cinematography

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

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Where can I stream Once Upon a Time in Shanghai legally?

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?

1 h 35 min

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai in?

Chinesecn

It was made in Chinese, with some cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, China.

In how many countries can I watch Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Once Upon a Time in Shanghai in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Once Upon a Time in Shanghai use?

Beware the Nice OnesCombat PragmatistSacrificial LambShut Up, Hannibal!Bittersweet EndingHeroic SacrificeRemake CameoTsundereImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceMade of IronChekhov's Skill

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Once Upon a Time in Shanghai, including Beware the Nice Ones, Combat Pragmatist, Sacrificial Lamb.