Shanghai
2010, English. Directed by Mikael Håfström.
In a world filled with secrets, solving a mystery can be murder.
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
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 203 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Shanghai
Shanghai isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 17 September 2010
- Country
- China, United States of America
- Written by
- Hossein Amini
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $15M
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Shanghai: quick answers
Is Shanghai worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 203 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shanghai?
Shanghai runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Shanghai have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shanghai. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shanghai parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shanghai is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shanghai on?
Shanghai isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shanghai?
If you liked Shanghai, try Captain Carey, U.S.A., Cornered, The Great Gatsby.
Who directed Shanghai?
Shanghai (2010) was directed by Mikael Håfström and stars John Cusack, Gong Li, Chow Yun-Fat.