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The Shadow Play

6.720192h 9mMovieCrimeDramaMystery

Tang Yijie, the Construction Committee Director, falls off from rooftop and dies in a demolition riot. Yang Jiadong, a young police officer starts his investigation and finds that Tang's death is tied up with another case several years…

DirectorLou Ye

WritersQiu Yujie·Ma Yingli

ProducersZhang Jialu·Nai An

Where to watch

Not available in United States

Streaming in 2 other countries

The Shadow Play isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan, Taiwan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Lou Ye

Michelle Chen Yan-Hsi

Cherry Ngan Cheuk-Ling

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The Shadow Play — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shadow Play?

The Shadow Play isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan and Taiwan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Shadow Play on Netflix?

No, The Shadow Play is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is The Shadow Play on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Shadow Play isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Shadow Play for free?

The Shadow Play isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Shadow Play?

The Shadow Play hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 23, 2019. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.