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Dead to Rights

7.920252h 17mNRMovieDramaWarHistory

During the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, a postman poses as a photo developer, helping Japanese forces while secretly sheltering Chinese refugees. He later risks his life evacuating them and revealing evidence of the atrocities.

DirectorShen Ao
WritersShen Ao·Zhang Ke
ProducersFu Ruoqing·Wang Yibing

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Cast · Directed by Shen Ao

LHLiu Haoran
Liu Haoran
Su Liuchang
WCWang Chuanjun
Wang Chuanjun
Wang Guanghai
GYGao Ye
Gao Ye
Lin Yuxiu
WXWang Xiao
Wang Xiao
Jin Chengzong
ZYZhou You
Zhou You
Song Cunyi
YEYang Enyou
Yang Enyou
Jin Wanyi
DHDaichi Harashima
Daichi Harashima
Hideo Ito
WZWang Zhener
Wang Zhener
Zhao Yifang
YHYang Haoyu
Yang Haoyu
Judge
LYLiu Yichun
Liu Yichun
Feng Hua
DYDavid Yan
David Yan
Hiroshi Inoue
QGQian Guidong
Qian Guidong
Miyako Asaka

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Dead to Rights — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dead to Rights?

Dead to Rights is streaming on Kanopy, Fawesome and Fandango at Home Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dead to Rights on Netflix?

No, Dead to Rights is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Fawesome.

Is Dead to Rights on Amazon Prime Video?

Dead to Rights 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 Dead to Rights for free?

Dead to Rights is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

Is Dead to Rights based on a true story?

Yes — Dead to Rights is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).