Shanghai Blues
1984, Cantonese. Directed by Tsui Hark.
In 1937 Shanghai, a soldier and a young woman have an awkward meet-cute in darkness under a bridge as they seek refuge during a bomb raid. Ten years later, the soldier, now a burgeoning songwriter and tuba player in a marching band, is back in town desperately searching for his would-be soulmate. As fate would have it, they end up living in the same building, unbeknownst to each other.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Shanghai Blues
Shanghai Blues is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tsui HarkDirector
- Kenny BeeTung Kwok-Man
- Sylvia Chang Ai-chiaShu-Shu
- Sally Yeh Chian-wenStool
- Tin ChingKing Clown
- Loletta Lee Lai-ChunStutterer
- Shing Fui-OnGangster
- Manfred Wong Man-chunGangster
- Fung Ging-ManBald Rich Man Being Kissed
- Woo FungNightclub Manager
- Patrick Lung KongBig Boss
- Yue Ga-HeiCast
- Helen Ma Hoi-lunChow Siu-sin
Details
- Released
- 11 October 1984
- Original title
- 上海之夜
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- John Chan Koon-Chung, Raymond To Kwok-Wai, Sze-To Cheuk-hon
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Shanghai Blues: quick answers
Is Shanghai Blues worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shanghai Blues?
Shanghai Blues runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Shanghai Blues have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shanghai Blues. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shanghai Blues parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Shanghai Blues yet.
Which OTT platform is Shanghai Blues on?
Shanghai Blues is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shanghai Blues?
If you liked Shanghai Blues, try Yoh! Bestie, All's Well, End's Well '97, The Wrong Paris.
Who directed Shanghai Blues?
Shanghai Blues (1984) was directed by Tsui Hark and stars Kenny Bee, Sylvia Chang Ai-chia, Sally Yeh Chian-wen.