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Shadow

2018Movie1 h 56 minPG-13

79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic817.1Rotten Tomatoes94%80%

A tense, intriguing action movie about history and war, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

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Story

The Battlefield in Ink.

In a kingdom ruled by a young and unpredictable king, the military commander has a secret weapon: a shadow, a look-alike who can fool both his enemies and the King himself. Now he must use this weapon in an intricate plan that will lead his people to victory in a war that the King does not want.

Feels like

  • Wuxia Action
  • Political Intrigue
  • Doppelganger Theme
  • Historical Fantasy
  • Visually Stunning
  • Complex Narrative
  • Psychological Depth
  • Existential Conflict
  • Moral Ambiguity

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Zhang Yimou
Written by
Zhang Yimou, Li Wei
Produced by
Liu Jun, Zhang Zhao, Ellen Eliasoph
Music by
Loudboy

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Facts

September 30, 2018 · 1 h 56 min · PG-13

Released
September 30, 2018
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, War
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China
Budget
$44 million
Box office
$92 million
Available in
37 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Shadow?"

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Where can I stream Shadow?

PrimeKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeMUBIPluto TVVIX Plex

In the United States, Shadow streams on Prime, MUBI, ViX, and Hi-YAH, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, VIX , Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, Amasian TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is Shadow worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Shadow okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Shadow in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.