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Shanghai Express

1932·Movie
1h 22min
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic836.0Rotten Tomatoes96%79%
IMDb7.3Metacritic836.0Rotten Tomatoes96%79%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Many Men Had Loved Her -- but only one had been loved in return!

A beautiful temptress re-kindles an old romance while trying to escape her past during a tension-packed train journey.
1930s ShanghaiExotic RomanceTrain JourneyFemme FataleIntrigue & SuspenseAtmospheric CinematographySocial CommentaryClassic HollywoodCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Josef von Sternberg
Written by:
Jules Furthman, Harry Hervey
Produced by:
Adolph Zukor, Adolph Zukor
Composed by:
Karl Hajos, Rudolph G. Kopp, John Leipold

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Shanghai Express

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shanghai Express legally?

TCM

Shanghai Express is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shanghai Express worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Shanghai Express?

1 h 22 min

Shanghai Express runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shanghai Express?

Critics90
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Shanghai Express higher (90) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Shanghai Express in?

EnglishcnFrenchGerman

It was made in English, with some cn, French, German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Shanghai Express?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shanghai Express in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Shanghai Express use?

Pretty in MinkCasual Danger DialogueAmazon ChaserGossipy HensWacky Americans Have Wacky NamesVehicle TitleSmoking Is GlamorousLight Feminine and Dark FeminineStiff Upper LipGood Bad GirlFallen-on-Hard-Times JobRape Discretion Shotand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for Shanghai Express, including Pretty in Mink, Casual Danger Dialogue, Amazon Chaser.