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Shanghai Express

7.019321h 22mMovieDramaRomanceWar

A beautiful temptress re-kindles an old romance while trying to escape her past during a tension-packed train journey.

DirectorJosef von Sternberg
WritersJules Furthman·Harry Hervey
ProducerAdolph Zukor

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 7 other countries

Shanghai Express isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Brazil, Guernsey, Italy, Japan and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Josef von Sternberg

MDMarlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich
Shanghai Lily
CBClive Brook
Clive Brook
Captain Donald 'Doc' Harvey
AWAnna May Wong
Anna May Wong
Hui Fei
WOWarner Oland
Warner Oland
Mr. Henry Chang
EPEugene Pallette
Eugene Pallette
Sam Salt
LGLawrence Grant
Lawrence Grant
Reverend Carmichael
LHLouise Closser Hale
Louise Closser Hale
Mrs. Haggerty
GSGustav von Seyffertitz
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Eric Baum
ÉCÉmile Chautard
Émile Chautard
Major Lenard
GBGeorge Blagoi
George Blagoi
Minor Role (uncredited)
LCLeonard Carey
Leonard Carey
Carey (uncredited)
GC
George Chung
Chinese Soldier (uncredited)

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Shanghai Express — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shanghai Express?

Shanghai Express isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Brazil, United Kingdom and Guernsey and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Shanghai Express on Netflix?

No, Shanghai Express is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Shanghai Express on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shanghai Express isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Shanghai Express for free?

Shanghai Express isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.