Dead to Rights(2025)
南京照相馆
Every Chinese will not forget the history.
Dead to Rights Synopsis
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.
Dead to Rights (2025) is a drama, war and history film directed by Shen Ao, released on July 19, 2025 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Liu Haoran, Wang Chuanjun, Gao Ye and Wang Xiao. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 91 ratings.
- Director:
- Shen Ao
- Writers:
- Shen Ao, Zhang Ke, Xu Luyang
- Producers:
- Wang Yibing, Zhang Huixia
- Cinematographer:
- Wang Tianxing
- Composer:
- Fei Peng
- Production:
- Shanghai Yuye Culture 裕野文化, China Film Group Corporation, Beijing Shangshi Culture (Super Lion) 上狮文化
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $422,785,908
- Status:
- Released
Dead to Rights (2025) Trailer
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Dead to Rights Cast & Crew
Main cast
Liu Haoran
as Su Liuchang
Wang Chuanjun
as Wang Guanghai
Gao Ye
as Lin Yuxiu
Wang Xiao
as Jin Chengzong
Zhou You
as Song Cunyi
Yang Enyou
as Jin Wanyi
Daichi Harashima
as Hideo Ito
Wang Zhener
as Zhao Yifang
Yang Haoyu
as Judge
Liu Yichun
as Feng Hua
David Yan
as Hiroshi Inoue
Qian Guidong
as Miyako Asaka
Key crew
Directed by Shen Ao, written by Shen Ao, Zhang Ke and Xu Luyang, produced by Wang Yibing and Zhang Huixia.
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Dead to Rights Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 91 ratings.
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Dead to Rights – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dead to Rights online?
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Dead to Rights (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Dead to Rights?
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The main cast of Dead to Rights (2025) includes Liu Haoran, Wang Chuanjun, Gao Ye, Wang Xiao and Zhou You. The film was directed by Shen Ao. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dead to Rights released?
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Dead to Rights was released on July 19, 2025 and runs for 2h 17m.
Is Dead to Rights worth watching?
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Dead to Rights (2025) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 91 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dead to Rights?
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Yes. The official Dead to Rights trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.