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A , thriller: but never scary, .
Good for date night · friends night · teens
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In a world filled with secrets, solving a mystery can be murder.
An American man returns to a corrupt, Japanese-occupied Shanghai four months before Pearl Harbor and discovers his friend has been killed. While he unravels the mysteries of the death, he falls in love and discovers a much larger secret that his own government is hiding.
Neo-Noir MysteryPre-Pearl HarborShanghai SettingPolitical IntrigueAtmosphericSlow-BurnCharacter-DrivenPeriod Piece
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Is Shanghai worth watching?
37
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 4%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Shanghai rated?
RViolence
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.
How long is Shanghai?
1 h 45 min
Shanghai runs 1 h 45 min.
Will Shanghai make me laugh?
A touch
Not really. Humor is rare.
Is Shanghai plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly plot-driven. Intrigue and mystery carry it more than its characters do.
Can I half-watch Shanghai?
Easy watchDemanding
Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.
Is Shanghai good for date night?
and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch
Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.
Will Shanghai scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
No.
Will I feel good after watching Shanghai?
BleakHopeful
Probably not. Its tone is bleak.
Do critics and audiences agree on Shanghai?
Critics20
Audiences54
Not quite. Audiences rate Shanghai higher (54) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
Was Shanghai a box office hit?
Budget$50 million
Box office$15 million
No. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 31% of its budget.
What language is Shanghai in?
EnglishGermanJapaneseChinese
It was made in English, with some German, Japanese, Chinese. Produced in China, United States.
In how many countries can I watch Shanghai?
58
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+44GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shanghai in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.