How long is Shanghai?

Shanghai is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Shanghai (2010) tonight

Shanghai (2010) runs 1 h 45 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.1 from 203 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 45 min — ends 9:45 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Released: June 10, 2010
TMDB rating: 6.1 / 10 from 203 votes
Director: Mikael Håfström
Starring: John Cusack, Gong Li, Chow Yun-Fat, David Morse
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads).

Questions people ask

How long is Shanghai?: Shanghai is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Shanghai rated?: Shanghai is rated R in the US.
Is Shanghai a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Shanghai?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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