What is the Metascore for Shadow?

Shadow has a Metascore of 60 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Shadow?

Shadow is available on Prime Video, MUBI. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Shadow streaming in?

Shadow streams on Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in South Korea; MUBI in Turkey; Prime Video, MUBI in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

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Shadow

Directed by Zhang Yimou · 2018 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Shadow (2018) earns a 66% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

66%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

69% Editorial Rating

73% Audience snapshot · excluded

60 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.3

6.7 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 1h 56m
Cast: Guan Xiaotong , Leo Wu , Deng Chao , Sun Li , Ryan Zheng Kai , Wang Qianyuan , Wang Jingchun , Hu Jun , Feng Bai , Li Zhuoyang
Streaming: Prime Video, MUBI
Country: China
Language: Mandarin

Official theatrical poster for Shadow (2018)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Prime Video
MUBI

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Shadow by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
South Korea	Netflix
Turkey	MUBI
United States	Prime Video, MUBI

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (69/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (73%).
Celluloid Score 66% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Fans of Action

Not ideal for

Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Shadow worth watching?

Yes — Shadow earns a 66% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Shadow — signature credit for Deng Chao & Leo Wu.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Shadow about?

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.

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