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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

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 39 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 35 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Fernando Trueba

FTFernando Tielve
Fernando Tielve
Dani
AFAida Folch
Aida Folch
Susana
AGAriadna Gil
Ariadna Gil
Anita / Chen
FGFernando Fernán Gómez
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Capt. Bay
EFEduard Fernández
Eduard Fernández
Forcat
ARAntonio Resines
Antonio Resines
Kim
RSRosa María Sardà
Rosa María Sardà
Betibú
JSJorge Sanz
Jorge Sanz
Denis
JBJuan José Ballesta
Juan José Ballesta
Finito Chacón
CDCristina Dilla
Cristina Dilla
Madre Dani
JBJoan Borràs
Joan Borràs
Dr. Barjau
GOGötz Otto
Götz Otto
Omar

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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 November 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.