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Shanghai Knights

2003·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic586.5Rotten Tomatoes66%54%
IMDb6.2Metacritic586.5Rotten Tomatoes66%54%

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A , comedy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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A Royal Kick In The Arse

When a Chinese rebel murders Chon's estranged father and escapes to England, Chon and Roy make their way to London with revenge on their minds.
Action ComedyMartial ArtsBuddy FilmHistorical SettingHomageFast-PacedSpectacleStunt WorkWitty Banter

Crew

Directed by:
David Dobkin, Christopher Newman, E.J. Foerster
Written by:
Miles Millar, Alfred Gough
Produced by:
Jackie Chan, Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum
Composed by:
Bruce Tanis, Randall Guth, Randy Edelman

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Questions about Shanghai Knights

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shanghai Knights legally?

Hulu

Shanghai Knights is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. 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 Shanghai Knights worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shanghai Knights rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Shanghai Knights?

1 h 55 min

Shanghai Knights runs 1 h 55 min.

Will Shanghai Knights make me laugh?

Funny

Yes. The humor is mostly slapstick and situational comedy.

Is Shanghai Knights plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.

Can I half-watch Shanghai Knights?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Shanghai Knights good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.

Will Shanghai Knights scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Shanghai Knights?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shanghai Knights?

Critics62
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see Shanghai Knights much the same way.

Was Shanghai Knights a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$88 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $88 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Shanghai Knights in?

EnglishChinese

It was made in English, with some Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Shanghai Knights?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shanghai Knights in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Shanghai Knights use?

Unexpected SuccessorEvil Cannot Comprehend GoodGroin AttackPolitically Correct HistoryNo Name GivenOh, Crap!Hostage for MacGuffinThe Bad Guy WinsPocket ProtectorMy Sister Is Off-LimitsSherlock ScanIt Will Never Catch Onand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 storytelling tropes for Shanghai Knights, including Unexpected Successor, Evil Cannot Comprehend Good, Groin Attack.