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Where to Watch Shanghai Surprise (1986) in the US
- 1986
- PG-13
- 1h 37m
- 3.3IMDb
- 20%Rotten Tomatoes
- 16Metascore
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What it's about
Glendon Wasey is a fortune hunter looking for a fast track out of China. Gloria Tatlock is a missionary nurse seeking the curing powers of opium for her patients. Fate sets them on a hectic, exotic, and even romantic quest for stolen drugs. But they are up against every thug and smuggler in Shangai.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Jim Goddard
- Writer
- John Kohn, Robert Bentley, Tony Kenrick
- Starring
- Sean Penn, Madonna, Paul Freeman
Details
- Release date
- Aug 29, 1986
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $2,315,683
- Awards
- 1 win & 6 nominations total
Where to Watch Shanghai Surprise (1986) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Shanghai Surprise in the United States?
- Shanghai Surprise is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on fuboTV (HD), MGM+ (HD), and Philo (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV and YouTube (HD). Rent the movie on Fandango at Home (HD).
- Can I stream Shanghai Surprise or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on fuboTV (HD), MGM+ (HD), and Philo (HD). Rent the movie on Fandango at Home (HD).
- Can I watch Shanghai Surprise for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV and YouTube (HD).
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