Shanghai Noon 2000
“The old west meets the far east.”
What is Shanghai Noon?
"Shanghai Noon" is a Western action comedy film. The story revolves around Chon Wang, an imperial guard from China, who is tasked with retrieving a kidnapped individual.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- May 26, 2000
- Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Birnbaum/Barber Productions
- Genres
- Adventure, Action, Comedy, Western
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Overview
"Shanghai Noon" is a Western action comedy film. The story revolves around Chon Wang, an imperial guard from China, who is tasked with retrieving a kidnapped individual. This individual is a princess, Princess Pei Pei, who has been taken from the Forbidden City. Wang follows the captors to a location in America, where he becomes involved in a situation in the state of Nevada. In this location, Wang teams up with an outcast outlaw named Roy O'Bannon. The unlikely duo joins forces to attempt to rescue the princess from her captors.
Should you watch it?
“A clumsy Chinese guard partners with a grizzled outlaw to rescue a kidnapped princess in the Wild West.”
- Blend of adventure, comedy, and western elements
- Fun cultural clash between East and West
- Family-friendly PG-13 rating
- Broad slapstick humor may not suit every taste
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted action comedies that mix Eastern and Western settings.
The film’s PG-13 rating and comedic tone make it suitable for most teen and adult audiences.
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When was Shanghai Noon released?
It was released in the United States on May 26, 2000.
What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG-13.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty minutes.
What genres does Shanghai Noon belong to?
It combines adventure, comedy, and western elements.
What is the basic premise?
The story follows a clumsy Chinese imperial guard who teams up with an outlaw to rescue a kidnapped princess in the American West.