SimilarWatch
MoviesTV ShowsThemes
Wishlist

Movies and TvShows featuring "shanghai-china" theme.

The Meg
Movie

The Meg(2018)

5.7
tomato47%
PG_13
113Minutes

A group of scientists at an underwater research facility off the coast of China encounter a 75-foot-long prehistoric monster shark called a Megalodon. They enlist the help of Jonas Taylor, an experienced diver, to rescue their stranded crew members. As they track and poison the shark, they discover it is smaller and younger than the one they've been hunting. They face intense confrontations with the shark, resulting in sacrifices and deaths. Ultimately, they succeed in killing the shark and celebrate their victory, ensuring the safety of the oceans.

子夜
Tv Show

子夜 (1995)

CreatorsMao Dun
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Movie

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom(1984)

7.5
tomato77%
PG
118Minutes

In 1935, Indiana Jones is tasked by Indian villagers with reclaiming a rock stolen from them by a secret cult beneath the catacombs of an ancient palace. Alongside his companions, Willie and Short Round, Indy embarks on a dangerous journey to Pankot Palace, where they discover the cult's sinister rituals and enslaved children. With the power of five united stones at stake, Indy must thwart the cult's plans and rescue the hostages. In a final battle, Indiana invokes the name of Shiva and defeats the cult leader, Mola Ram, saving the day and returning the sacred stone to the villagers.

Watch Trailer
Love Yourself
Tv Show

Love Yourself (2020)

7.4

Television reporter Sun Yihe, corporate manager Ren Ran, the optimistic Dingding and single mother Xue Kairui are all on the cusp of turning thirty and have reached career bottlenecks. Their love lives don’t go too smoothly either, as all sorts of conflicts and problems start to surface when they begin dating.

Wish Dragon
Movie

Wish Dragon(2021)

7.2
tomato71%
PG
99Minutes

In modern-day Shanghai, a young boy named Din is reunited with a childhood friend, Li Na. They discover a magical dragon named Long who can grant wishes. Together, they embark on an adventure filled with friendship, secrets, and the power of believing in oneself.

Nothing Gold Can Stay
Tv Show

Nothing Gold Can Stay (2017)

8

Zhou Ying is sold to the powerful Shen family by her foster father, yet successfully escapes by sneaking into merchant Wu Ping’s palanquin. The Wu family agreed to take her in after witnessing her remarkable business acumen, and she ends up marrying Wu Ping. The drama will chronicle the life of the Qing Dynasty's richest female merchant, and her struggles to keep the Wu family business afloat during the last years of the Qing Dynasty. Shen Xingyi is a happy-go-lucky young sir who has never known hardship in his life. After meeting Zhou Ying, he eventually decides to change his ways and becomes a mature noble who is willing to protect his country and family from disaster. He has a seemingly unrequited love for Zhou Ying.

Sparrow
Tv Show

Sparrow (2016)

7

This drama is set during the revolutionary time in Shanghai, based on a novel of the same name of Hai Fei. During the republican revolution, Chen Shen is a secret agent under Special Operations Executive Director Bi Zhongliang, among the agents called “sparrow” (similar to the program “zero” in Japan)

Watch Trailer
Fearless
Movie

Fearless(2006)

7.6
tomato74%
PG_13
103Minutes

Fearless is a biographical drama film set in ancient China. It tells the story of Huo Yuanjia, a martial arts master who seeks redemption and confronts his fears. The plot is centered around Huo's journey of self-discovery and personal growth as he overcomes obstacles and fights for honor and justice.

Watch Trailer
Glittering Days
Tv Show

Glittering Days (2006)

6.3

Back in the days when there was no television, people would visit lounges to watch singers perform. Gam Yin is a semi-retired singer who now manages talent and tries to set them up with more places to perform. Unfortunately, fate has brought her in conflict with Ling Fung, a well-known but arrogant singer in Shanghai. Ling Fung hails from a small village and has worked his way up to stardom. His childhood friend Chu Yuk-Lan has had a crush on him since they were young. These characters' lives intertwine when Ling Fung experiences a reverse of fortune and Yuk-Lan quickly achieves fame.

Women on the Breadfruit Tree
Tv Show

Women on the Breadfruit Tree (2015)

2

The story of three childhood friends as they navigate through early adulthood together in the city of Shanghai. Three different women, three different love stories – together they grow as individuals through their experiences in love and in sorrow.

Shanghai Bund
Tv Show

Shanghai Bund (2007)

7.1

Shanghai Bund is a 2007 Chinese television series and a remake of the 1980 Hong Kong television series The Bund produced by TVB. Directed by Gao Xixi, the series starred Huang Xiaoming, Betty Sun, Li Xuejian and Huang Haibo in the lead roles.

In a time when Shanghai was controlled by the merciless warlords, sworn brothers Kiu Ngo-Tin and Kung Siu-San have to rely on each other. Together, the ruthless Siu-San and the cunning Ngo-Tin create a world of their own, but in order to stay on top, Ngo-Tin has no choice but to leave his past behind completely, including his confidant and true love Ku Siu-Lau, a Peking opera apprentice. When Ngo-Tin catches the attention of a local casino boss, he is introduced to Kam Tong, Shanghai's most powerful tycoon. Along with Siu-San, Ngo-Tin and Kam Tong become legendary figures in Shanghai. But success is short-lived as a single city cannot accomodate three leaders; Siu-San and Kam Tong enter a battle for power, creating havoc in Shanghai.

Watch Trailer
Memoirs of Madam Jin
Tv Show

Memoirs of Madam Jin (2009)

5.7

Set in Shanghai in the 1930s / 1940s, the drama follows the story of a dance hostess, Chin Zhao Li, and the 3 important men in her life. Due to family poverty, Chin Zhao Li was forced to become a dance hostess at the infamous Paramount dance hall in Shanghai when she was 18 years old. The story is about how she met her first love, Sheng Yue Ru, a young man from Shanghai's high society, who studied abroad, loves painting and theater, and someone who is single-minded and dedicated to love. They fell deeply in love and became lovers. But their relationship faced strong resistance and objections from both families, especially Yue Ru's father, a rich banker.

shanghai, china

Explore a curated list of movies and TV shows that showcase the vibrant and captivating city of Shanghai, China. From thrilling action flicks set against the backdrop of the bustling metropolis to dramatic tales of love and redemption, these films and series capture the essence of Shanghai's unique blend of tradition and modernity. Immerse yourself in the vibrant streets, stunning skyline, and rich culture of this iconic city through these captivating stories.

Tv Show

Where to watch in United States