---
title: "Shanghai"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shanghai-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 38407
imdb_id: "tt1092634"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 201
content_rating: "R"
---

# Shanghai (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shanghai-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shanghai is a film first released in 2010. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Living Films, Phoenix Pictures, TWC Asian Film Fund. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An American man investigates his friend's death in Japanese-occupied Shanghai."

### Why Watch
- Features a political thriller plot set in historical Shanghai
- Stars John Cusack and Gong Li

### Caveats & Content Note
- May involve complex political conspiracies
- Limited source details available
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and deals with drama, thriller, and mystery elements in a corrupt, occupied setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: neo-noir, political, thriller, drama, mystery

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Starz Apple TV channel, Howdy Amazon Channel | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mikael Håfström
- **Networks / Studios**: Living Films, Phoenix Pictures, TWC Asian Film Fund

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Cusack** as *Paul Soames*
- **Gong Li** as *Anna Lan-Ting*
- **Chow Yun-Fat** as *Anthony Lan-Ting*
- **David Morse** as *Richard Astor*
- **Ken Watanabe** as *Tanaka*
- **Franka Potente** as *Leni Müller*
- **Jeffrey Dean Morgan** as *Conner*
- **Hugh Bonneville** as *Ben Sanger*
- **Hon Ping Tang** as *Chen*
- **Benedict Wong** as *Juso Kita*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Shanghai released?
The film was released in 2010.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is an American neo-noir political thriller film that also encompasses drama and mystery.

### Q: Who directed Shanghai?
The film was directed by Mikael Håfström.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
It stars John Cusack and Gong Li.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
An American man returns to Japanese-occupied Shanghai before Pearl Harbor, discovers his friend has been killed, and uncovers larger government secrets while falling in love.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shanghai — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38407)
- [Shanghai (2010 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_(2010_film))
- [Shanghai (2012) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/322303-shanghai/prehled/)
- [Shanghai (1935) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/81081-shanghai)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*