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A Stranger in Shanghai

8.520191h 13mMovieDrama

China is tumultuous in 1921 when the famed Japanese author of "Rashōmon", Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, visits Shanghai as a correspondent. Here he encounters revolutionaries, courtesans and much more…

DirectorTaku Katô
WriterAya Watanabe
ProducerMaiko Itagaki

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Cast · Directed by Taku Katô

RMRyuhei Matsuda
Ryuhei Matsuda
Ryūnosuke Akutagawa
TOTakashi Okabe
Takashi Okabe
Shirō
YNYuri Nakamura
Yuri Nakamura
Shigeko
NNao
Nao
Fumi Akutagawa
JSJin Shijia
Jin Shijia
Li Renjie
XBXue Bayi
Xue Bayi
Lele
RLRen Luomin
Ren Luomin
Zhang Bing Lin

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A Stranger in Shanghai — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Stranger in Shanghai?

A Stranger in Shanghai isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is A Stranger in Shanghai on Netflix?

No, A Stranger in Shanghai is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is A Stranger in Shanghai on Amazon Prime Video?

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

What is the OTT release date for A Stranger in Shanghai?

A Stranger in Shanghai hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 15, 2020. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.