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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by Josef von Sternberg
MD
Marlene Dietrich
Shanghai Lily
CB
Clive Brook
Captain Donald 'Doc' Harvey
AW
Anna May Wong
Hui Fei
WO
Warner Oland
Mr. Henry Chang
EP
Eugene Pallette
Sam Salt
LG
Lawrence Grant
Reverend Carmichael
LH
Louise Closser Hale
Mrs. Haggerty
GS
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Eric Baum
ÉC
Émile Chautard
Major Lenard
GB
George Blagoi
Minor Role (uncredited)
LC
Leonard Carey
Carey (uncredited)
GC
George Chung
Chinese Soldier (uncredited)
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Shanghai Express — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Shanghai Express?
Shanghai Express isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.
Is Shanghai Express on Netflix?
No, Shanghai Express is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Is Shanghai Express on Amazon Prime Video?
Shanghai Express 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 Express for free?
Shanghai Express isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.