Shanghai Dreams poster
Where to stream

Shanghai Dreams

6.520052h 1mMovieDrama

In 1980s China, the country is beginning to reform and workers who had been moved with their families to the provinces in the 60s now long to return to Shanghai. For one displaced family a conflict arises when their 19-year-old daughter…

DirectorWang Xiaoshuai
WriterWang Xiaoshuai

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Shanghai Dreams isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in France. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Wang Xiaoshuai

GYGao Yuanyuan
Gao Yuanyuan
Wu Qinghong
YAYao Anlian
Yao Anlian
Wu Zemin
LBLi Bin
Li Bin
Xiao Gen
WXWang Xueyang
Wang Xueyang
Zhen
QHQin Hao
Qin Hao
Li Jun
TY
Tang Yang
Zhou Meifen
ZYZhang Yu
Zhang Yu
Li Jun's friend
LYLiu Yangyingzi
Liu Yangyingzi

More from Gao Yuanyuan · Lead actress

The Qin Empire
The Qin Empire
2009 · 8.4
Qin Emperor Li Shi Min
Qin Emperor Li Shi Min
2005
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
2003 · 7.8
Rob-B-Hood
Rob-B-Hood
2006 · 7.0
City of Life and Death
City of Life and Death
2009 · 7.4
Perfect Couple
Perfect Couple
2022 · 5.0
Dreams and Glory
Dreams and Glory
2021
The Secret Path
The Secret Path
2025 · 8.2
We Get Married
We Get Married
2013 · 7.0
The Royal Swordsmen
The Royal Swordsmen
2005 · 8.0
See all fromGao Yuanyuan

More from Yao Anlian · Co-star actor

Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty
Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty
2022 · 8.2
Joy of Life
Joy of Life
2019 · 8.0
Ever Night
Ever Night
2018 · 7.5
My True Friend
My True Friend
2019 · 6.7
Midnight Diner
Midnight Diner
2017 · 5.4
The Rebel
The Rebel
2021 · 8.4
The Red
The Red
2014 · 7.6
The Justice
The Justice
2023 · 7.7
Thin Ice
Thin Ice
2023 · 7.5
Love in Flames of War
Love in Flames of War
2022 · 6.3
See all fromYao Anlian

More from Wang Xiaoshuai · Director

Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
2021 · 8.1
The Pavilion
The Pavilion
2021 · 5.6
So Long, My Son
So Long, My Son
2019 · 7.7
Beijing Bicycle
Beijing Bicycle
2001 · 6.9
Drifters
Drifters
2003 · 6.5
In Love We Trust
In Love We Trust
2008 · 6.6
Red Amnesia
Red Amnesia
2015 · 6.2
Chongqing Blues
Chongqing Blues
2010 · 6.7
11 Flowers
11 Flowers
2012 · 6.6
The Hotel
The Hotel
2022 · 5.5
See all fromWang Xiaoshuai

More like this

Caught by the Tides
Caught by the Tides
2024 · 6.7
One Second
One Second
2020 · 7.3
Black Dog
Black Dog
2024 · 7.1
Lighting Up the Stars
Lighting Up the Stars
2022 · 7.4
Buddha Mountain
Buddha Mountain
2011 · 6.7
Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains
Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains
2020 · 7.3
Upstream
Upstream
2024 · 6.8
What Time Is It There?
What Time Is It There?
2001 · 7.0

Shanghai Dreams — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shanghai Dreams?

Shanghai Dreams isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in France. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Shanghai Dreams on Netflix?

No, Shanghai Dreams is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Shanghai Dreams on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shanghai Dreams isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Shanghai Dreams for free?

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