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Shanghai Triad

6.819951h 48mRMovieDramaCrime

Shanghai, China, 1930. When young Shuisheng arrives from the countryside, his uncle Liushu puts him at the service of Bijou, the mistress of Laoda, supreme boss of the Tang Triad, constantly threatened by his enemies, both those he knows and those lurking in the shadows.

DirectorZhang Yimou
WriterBi Feiyu
ProducersWang Wei·Jean-Louis Piel

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Zhang Yimou

GLGong Li
Gong Li
Bijou / Xiao Jinbao
LBLi Baotian
Li Baotian
Boss Tang Laoda
SCSun Chun
Sun Chun
Song Laoer
LXLi Xuejian
Li Xuejian
Uncle Liushu
LJLiu Jiang
Liu Jiang
Fat Yu
FBFu Biao
Fu Biao
Laosan
CSChen Shu
Chen Shu
Shiye
WX
Wang Xiaoxiao
Shuisheng
JB
Jiang Baoying
Cuihua
NT
Ngai Tsang-Siu
YQ
Yang Qianqian
A Jiao

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Shanghai Triad — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shanghai Triad?

Shanghai Triad is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shanghai Triad on Netflix?

No, Shanghai Triad is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Shanghai Triad on Amazon Prime Video?

Shanghai Triad 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 Triad for free?

Shanghai Triad is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.