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Shanghai Surprise

4.319861h 37mPG-13MovieRomanceAdventureCrime

Glendon Wasey is a fortune hunter looking for a fast track out of China. Gloria Tatlock is a missionary nurse seeking the curing powers of opium for her patients. Fate sets them on a hectic, exotic, and even romantic quest for stolen drugs. But they are up against every thug and smuggler in Shangai.

DirectorJim Goddard
WritersJohn Kohn·Robert Bentley
ProducersGeorge Harrison·Denis O'Brien

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Cast · Directed by Jim Goddard

SPSean Penn
Sean Penn
Glendon Wasey
MMadonna
Madonna
Gloria Tatlock
PFPaul Freeman
Paul Freeman
Walter Faraday
RGRichard Griffiths
Richard Griffiths
Willie Tuttle
CKClyde Kusatsu
Clyde Kusatsu
Joe Go
PSPhilip Sayer
Philip Sayer
Justin Kronk
LTLim Kay Tong
Lim Kay Tong
Mei Gan
VWVictor Wong
Victor Wong
Ho Chong
PTProfessor Toru Tanaka
Professor Toru Tanaka
Yamagani San
MAMichael Aldridge
Michael Aldridge
Mr. Burns
SLSarah Lam
Sarah Lam
China Doll's Maid
GHGeorge Harrison
George Harrison
Nightclub Singer

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Shanghai Surprise — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shanghai Surprise?

Shanghai Surprise is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shanghai Surprise on Netflix?

No, Shanghai Surprise is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and MGM+.

Is Shanghai Surprise on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shanghai Surprise isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on fuboTV and MGM+ instead.

Where can I watch Shanghai Surprise for free?

Shanghai Surprise is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free and Tubi TV in United States.