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Shanghai Blues

6.919841h 43mMovieComedyRomance

In 1937 Shanghai, a soldier and a young woman have an awkward meet-cute in darkness under a bridge as they seek refuge during a bomb raid. Ten years later, the soldier, now a burgeoning songwriter and tuba player in a marching band, is…

DirectorTsui Hark
WritersRaymond To Kwok-Wai·John Chan Koon-Chung
ProducerTsui Hark

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Cast · Directed by Tsui Hark

KBKenny Bee
Kenny Bee
Tung Kwok-Man
SASylvia Chang Ai-chia
Sylvia Chang Ai-chia
Shu-Shu
SCSally Yeh Chian-wen
Sally Yeh Chian-wen
Stool
TCTin Ching
Tin Ching
King Clown
LLLoletta Lee Lai-Chun
Loletta Lee Lai-Chun
Stutterer
SFShing Fui-On
Shing Fui-On
Gangster
MMManfred Wong Man-chun
Manfred Wong Man-chun
Gangster
FGFung Ging-Man
Fung Ging-Man
Bald Rich Man Being Kissed
WFWoo Fung
Woo Fung
Nightclub Manager
PKPatrick Lung Kong
Patrick Lung Kong
Big Boss
YG
Yue Ga-Hei
HHHelen Ma Hoi-lun
Helen Ma Hoi-lun
Chow Siu-sin

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Shanghai Blues — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shanghai Blues?

Shanghai Blues is streaming on Criterion Channel, MUBI and Metrograph in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shanghai Blues on Netflix?

No, Shanghai Blues is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and MUBI.

Is Shanghai Blues on Amazon Prime Video?

Shanghai Blues isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Shanghai Blues for free?

Shanghai Blues is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.