Shadow (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2018, Shadow is an action and drama film directed by Zhang Yimou, running about 116 minutes. “The Battlefield in Ink.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Shadow stars Deng Chao as Commander Zi Yu / Jing Zhou, Sun Li as Madam Xiao Ai, Ryan Zheng Kai as King Pei Liang and Wang Qian-Yuan as Captain Tian Zhan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Shadow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $91.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow (2018)?
- In US, Shadow is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and MUBI, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shadow worth watching?
- Shadow holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadow?
- Shadow stars Deng Chao, Sun Li, Ryan Zheng Kai, Wang Qian-Yuan and Wang Jingchun.
- When was Shadow released?
- Shadow was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.