If you’re a fan of period dramas and political intrigue then Shanghai (2010) is what you should lookout for next. It is a political thriller set in 1941 and is directed by Mikael Håfström. The movie shows high-profile city of Shanghai being in grip of tension and rage amidst the ongoing World War II. Shanghai is that period film that will take you on a visually pleasing journey and also give a glimpse of turbulent time of history.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Shanghai (2010) via streaming services such as Starz.
Is Shanghai (2010) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Shanghai (2010) is available to watch via streaming on Starz.
The plot unfolds with the mysterious murder of Connor, a friend of Paul Soames, an American Intelligence officer. The latter arrives in tension-filled Shanghai to investigate the death of his friend but upon delving deep, he gets entangled into complex web of lies, corruption and political espionage.
As Paul moves forward with his investigation, he meets a colorful and diverse range of people, including a cunning businessman rallying his agenda and a seductive and enigmatic woman associated with Japanese military. Now, how Paul treads in Japanese waters to unmask the killers of Connor forms the ultimate intrigue of the storyline.
Shanghai (2010) stars John Cusack in the lead role of Paul Soames, alongside Gong Li in the role of glamorous Anna Lan-Ting. The supporting cast includes Jeffery Dean Morgan as Conner and Chow Yun-fat as Anthony Lan-Ting, among several others.
Watch Shanghai (2010) streaming via Starz
Shanghai (2010) is available to watch on Starz. The popular streaming platform offers many other crime thrillers like Gangster Squad, Lawless, The Great Train Robbery, and The Untouchables.
You can watch via Starz by following these steps:
- Go to Starz.com’s sign-up page.
- Select either the six-month plan or the monthly plan
- The standard rate for the six-month plan is $46, excluding any special offers
- The standard for the monthly plan is $9.99 per month, excluding any special offers
Starz is also available as a Prime Video Channel, meaning that subscribers to the Amazon Prime Video service can also receive discounted access to Starz. The discounts offered vary throughout the year. You can sign up here.
The Shanghai (2010) synopsis is as follows:
“An American man returns to a corrupt, Japanese-occupied Shanghai four months before Pearl Harbor and discovers his friend has been killed. While he unravels the mysteries of the death, he falls in love and discovers a much larger secret that his own government is hiding.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
