# Shadow (2018) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/shadow-2018/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 67% |
| Critic Score | 69% |
| Audience Score | 73% |
| Metascore | 60/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.3/5 |
| IMDb | 6.7/10 |
| Director | Zhang Yimou |
| Genres | Action, War |
| Runtime | 116 min |

## Quick answer

Shadow (2018) earns a 67% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Shadow — signature credit for Deng Chao & Leo Wu. Metascore 60/100. Directed by Zhang Yimou.

## Critics consensus

Shadow — signature credit for Deng Chao & Leo Wu.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Guan Xiaotong, Leo Wu, Deng Chao, Sun Li, Ryan Zheng Kai, Wang Qianyuan, Wang Jingchun, Hu Jun, Feng Bai, Li Zhuoyang

## Common questions

**Is Shadow worth watching?**
Shadow holds a 67% Celluloid Score. Shadow — signature credit for Deng Chao & Leo Wu.

**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.

**Who directed Shadow?**
Shadow (2018) was directed by Zhang Yimou.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Shadow?**
67% — the average of five public sources: critics 69%, audience 73%, Metascore 60/100, Letterboxd 3.3/5, and IMDb 6.7/10.

**Where can I watch Shadow?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Shadow page for current options.

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