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Shadow

6.720181h 56mPG-13MovieActionWar

In a kingdom ruled by a young and unpredictable king, the military commander has a secret weapon: a shadow, a look-alike who can fool both his enemies and the King himself. Now he must use this weapon in an intricate plan that will lead his people to victory in a war that the King does not want.

DirectorZhang Yimou
WritersZhang Yimou·Li Wei
ProducersLiu Jun·Kang Li

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Cast · Directed by Zhang Yimou

DCDeng Chao
Deng Chao
Commander Zi Yu / Jing Zhou
SLSun Li
Sun Li
Madam Xiao Ai
RKRyan Zheng Kai
Ryan Zheng Kai
King Pei Liang
WQWang Qianyuan
Wang Qianyuan
Captain Tian Zhan
WJWang Jingchun
Wang Jingchun
Minister Lu Yan
HJHu Jun
Hu Jun
General Yang Cang
GXGuan Xiaotong
Guan Xiaotong
Princess Qing Ping
LWLeo Wu
Leo Wu
Yang Ping
FBFeng Bai
Feng Bai
LZLi Zhuoyang
Li Zhuoyang
Guicheng Death Soldier

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Shadow — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shadow?

Shadow is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI and ViX Premium in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shadow on Netflix?

No, Shadow is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and MUBI.

Is Shadow on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Shadow is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Shadow for free?

Shadow is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.