Shadow
Directed by Zhang Yimou · 2018 ·
Shadow (2018) earns a 67% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
Five-source breakdown
Theatrical release Where to watch
Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.
Why this score?
- Majority of critics rated it fresh (69%).
- General viewers mostly liked it (73%).
- Celluloid Score 67% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.
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 67% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Critics Consensus
Shadow — signature credit for Deng Chao & Leo Wu.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
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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