Shadow (2018)
Shadow is streaming in Singapore on Mewatch.
The verdict
Shadow earns its keep as a steady Chinese film that knows its audience. It carries a 6.7/10 on TMDB across 472 ratings — squarely mid-table. It clocks in at a standard 116 minutes. In Singapore you can stream it on Mewatch.
Should you spend 1h 56m on it?
1h 56m of Chinese action with a war streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.7/10 from 472 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 56m |
| Genre | Action / War |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Zhang Yimou
Cast
Where to watch in Singapore
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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