Shanghai Blues
In 1937 Shanghai, a soldier and a young woman have an awkward meet-cute in darkness under a bridge as they seek refuge during a bomb raid. Ten years later, the soldier, now a burgeoning songwriter and tuba player in a marching band, is back in town desperately searching for his would-be soulmate. As fate would have it, they end up living in the same building, unbeknownst to each other.
Where to watch Shanghai Blues in India
Can I watch Shanghai Blues in India? Yes — you can stream Shanghai Blues in India on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.
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MUBI Amazon ChannelClick a service to open Shanghai Blues there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Shanghai Blues streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| United States | Criterion Channel, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Metrograph | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, MUBI, Film Movement Plus, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Plex |
| Australia | MUBI | — |
| Germany | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Shanghai Blues
Shanghai Blues is a 1984 cn-language comedy and romance film directed by Tsui Hark. The cast is led by Kenny Bee, Sylvia Chang Ai-chia, Sally Yeh Chian-wen. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. In India, it is currently streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
Shanghai Blues was produced by Film Workshop and made in Hong Kong. It was released on October 11, 1984.
- Director
- Tsui Hark
- Writers
- Raymond To Kwok-Wai, John Chan Koon-Chung, Sze-To Cheuk-hon
- Release date
- October 11, 1984
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- Film Workshop
Shanghai Blues cast & crew
Shanghai Blues was directed by Tsui Hark and written by Raymond To Kwok-Wai, John Chan Koon-Chung, and Sze-To Cheuk-hon.
The cast features Kenny Bee as Tung Kwok-Man, Sylvia Chang Ai-chia as Shu-Shu, Sally Yeh Chian-wen as Stool, Tin Ching as King Clown, Loletta Lee Lai-Chun as Stutterer, and Shing Fui-On as Gangster.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Wong Jim, cinematography is by Peter Ngor Chi-kwan, and it was produced by Tsui Hark.
Is Shanghai Blues worth watching?
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Shanghai Blues is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shanghai Blues
In India, you can stream Shanghai Blues on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Shanghai Blues
Kenny Bee
Tung Kwok-Man
Sylvia Chang Ai-chia
Shu-Shu
Sally Yeh Chian-wen
Stool
Tin Ching
King Clown
Loletta Lee Lai-Chun
Stutterer
Shing Fui-On
Gangster
Manfred Wong Man-chun
Gangster
Fung Ging-Man
Bald Rich Man Being Kissed
Woo Fung
Nightclub Manager
Patrick Lung Kong
Big Boss
Yue Ga-Hei
Helen Ma Hoi-lun
Chow Siu-sin
Shanghai Blues — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shanghai Blues in India?
Shanghai Blues is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel in India.
▸Where can I watch Shanghai Blues in the US?
In the US, Shanghai Blues is streaming on Criterion Channel, MUBI, and MUBI Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Shanghai Blues in the UK?
In the UK, Shanghai Blues is streaming on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.
▸Is Shanghai Blues on MUBI?
Yes — Shanghai Blues is currently available on MUBI in India.
▸What language is Shanghai Blues in?
Shanghai Blues is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Cantonese, Mandarin, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shanghai Blues?
Shanghai Blues runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
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