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The Shanghai Spell

5.920021h 59mMovieDrama

A fourteen year old lad discovers his first love at the point of his pencil whilst drawing the portrait of a sickly but coquettish fifteen year old girl. In the neighbourhood an old freedom-fighter pits himself against bad types, a pretty…

DirectorFernando Trueba

WriterFernando Trueba

ProducersAndrés Vicente Gómez·Cristina Huete

Where to watch

Not available in Canada

Streaming in 38 other countries

The Shanghai Spell isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Algeria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados and 34 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

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The Shanghai Spell — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shanghai Spell?

The Shanghai Spell isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Barbados, Bahrain and Bermuda and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Shanghai Spell on Netflix?

No, The Shanghai Spell is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Shanghai Spell on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Shanghai Spell for free?

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