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Shadow

6.720181h 56mMovieActionWar

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

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Zhang Yimou

Deng Chao

Commander Zi Yu / Jing Zhou

Guicheng Death Soldier

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Shadow — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shadow?

Shadow isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Shadow on Netflix?

No, Shadow is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Shadow on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Shadow for free?

Shadow isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.