Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is streaming on Hi-YAH in United States. Availability checked 22 July 2026.
Where to watch Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
🇺🇸 United States
Good to know
- Director
- Peng Xiaolian
- Release date
- 1998-01-01
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Language
- Mandarin
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China
- Studio
- Shanghai Film Studio
About Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is a 1998 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Peng Xiaolian, starring Yuan Quan, Wang Yanan and Dai Shaoan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Once Upon a Time in Shanghai in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
The protagonists are mainly Huirong, Zhaobai, and Jikan, who have studied business management in the USA and have returned to their hometown, Shanghai. Huirong and Zhaobai are engaged, and although three of them are close friends, problems arise when they find out that their opinions clash on the matter of what the objective for building a new China should be and what direction it should take.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Shanghai in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Once Upon a Time in Shanghai on Hi-YAH.
Is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai on Netflix?+
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Hi-YAH.
How long is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?+
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?+
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai stars Yuan Quan, Wang Yanan, Dai Shaoan, Liu Qiong and Dai Zhaoan.
When did Once Upon a Time in Shanghai come out?+
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is a 1998 movie directed by Peng Xiaolian.
What genre is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?+
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is Drama and History film.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?+
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai was directed by Peng Xiaolian.
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