Movie

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

“The Legend that was never told.”

★ 7.1(159)20141h 35m

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is streaming on fuboTV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Wong Ching-Po
Release date: 2014-01-06
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Klein & Shamroy

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai — trailer

About Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is a 2014 movie in the Action and Crime genres, directed by Wong Ching-Po, starring Philip Ng Wan-Lung, Andy On Chi-Kit and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 159 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

A laborer moves to Shanghai in the hope of becoming rich. But ends up using his kung fu skills to survive. Remake of The Boxer From Shantung.

Cast

Philip Ng Wan-Lung

Ma Yongzhen

Andy On Chi-Kit

Long Qi

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Master Tie

Michelle Hu

Tie Ju

Jiang Luxia

Tie Mei

Mao Junjie

Sheng Xiangjun

Wang Xinghan

Niu Sanguang

Wan Chiu

Fritter

Zhao Yi

Hashimoto Hiroichi

Chen Kuan-Tai

Baldy Bai

Yuen Cheung-Yan

Laughing Buddha

Fung Hak-On

Scruffy Chou

Themes & keywords

martial artskung fushanghai, china

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 fuboTV. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

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 fuboTV.

How long is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?+

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?+

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai stars Philip Ng Wan-Lung, Andy On Chi-Kit, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Michelle Hu and Jiang Luxia.

When did Once Upon a Time in Shanghai come out?+

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is a 2014 movie directed by Wong Ching-Po.

What genre is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?+

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is Action and Crime film.

Who directed Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?+

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai was directed by Wong Ching-Po.