Shadow is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. 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 Japan — 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 Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Shadow on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is Shadow on Netflix?+
Shadow is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT 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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