Shadow(2018)
影
The Battlefield in Ink.
Shadow Synopsis
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.
Shadow (2018) is a action and war film directed by Zhang Yimou, released on September 30, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Deng Chao, Sun Li, Ryan Zheng Kai and Wang Qianyuan. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 469 ratings.
- Director:
- Zhang Yimou
- Writers:
- Li Wei, Zhang Yimou, Zhu Sujin
- Producers:
- Liu Jun, Kang Li, Ellen Eliasoph
- Cinematographer:
- Zhao Xiaoding
- Composer:
- Loudboy
- Production:
- Village Roadshow Pictures Asia, LeVision Pictures, Bona Film Group, Perfect Village Entertainment, Tencent Pictures
- Budget:
- $44,005,000
- Revenue:
- $91,708,374
- Status:
- Released
Shadow (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shadow before you stream it.
Shadow Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Shadow.
Official US Trailer [Subtitled]
Trailer
BFI London Film Festival Trailer [Subtitled]
Trailer
Shadow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Deng Chao
as Commander Zi Yu / Jing Zhou
Sun Li
as Madam Xiao Ai
Ryan Zheng Kai
as King Pei Liang
Wang Qianyuan
as Captain Tian Zhan
Wang Jingchun
as Minister Lu Yan
Hu Jun
as General Yang Cang
Guan Xiaotong
as Princess Qing Ping
Leo Wu
as Yang Ping
Feng Bai
Li Zhuoyang
as Guicheng Death Soldier
Key crew
Directed by Zhang Yimou, written by Li Wei, Zhang Yimou and Zhu Sujin, produced by Liu Jun, Kang Li and Ellen Eliasoph.
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Shadow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 469 ratings.
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Shadow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shadow online?
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Shadow (2018) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Hi-YAH Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shadow?
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The main cast of Shadow (2018) includes Deng Chao, Sun Li, Ryan Zheng Kai, Wang Qianyuan and Wang Jingchun. The film was directed by Zhang Yimou. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shadow released?
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Shadow was released on September 30, 2018 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Shadow worth watching?
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Shadow (2018) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 469 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shadow?
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Yes. The official Shadow trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.