Movie

Shadow

“The Battlefield in Ink.”

★ 6.7(447)20181h 56m

Shadow is available to rent or buy on Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Blockbuster and SF Anytime in Denmark. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Shadow

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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 Denmark — 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.

Cast

Deng Chao

Commander Zi Yu / Jing Zhou

Sun Li

Madam Xiao Ai

Ryan Zheng Kai

King Pei Liang

Wang Qianyuan

Captain Tian Zhan

Wang Jingchun

Minister Lu Yan

Hu Jun

General Yang Cang

Guan Xiaotong

Princess Qing Ping

Leo Wu

Yang Ping

Feng Bai

Li Zhuoyang

Guicheng Death Soldier

Themes & keywords

commanderkingdoppelgängershadowwuxiasombraying

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shadow in Denmark?+

In Denmark, Shadow is available to rent or buy on Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Blockbuster and SF Anytime. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Shadow on Netflix?+

Shadow is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

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.