Shadow is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 9 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Release date
- 2018-09-30
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Language
- Mandarin
- Box office
- $91,708,374
- Budget
- $44,005,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China
- Studio
- Village Roadshow Pictures Asia
Shadow — trailer
About Shadow
Shadow is a 2018 movie in the Action and War genres, directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Deng Chao, Sun Li and Ryan Zheng Kai. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 447 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shadow in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Shadow in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Shadow on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Is Shadow on Netflix?+
Shadow is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Shadow?+
Shadow has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
Who stars in Shadow?+
Shadow stars Deng Chao, Sun Li, Ryan Zheng Kai, Wang Qianyuan and Wang Jingchun.
When did Shadow come out?+
Shadow is a 2018 movie directed by Zhang Yimou.
What genre is Shadow?+
Shadow is Action and War film.
Who directed Shadow?+
Shadow was directed by Zhang Yimou.
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