Shanghai Knights poster

Shanghai Knights (2003)

Film · 1h 55m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Comedy, Western

Two mismatched partners pursue a campy, brisk adventure across the globe, blending broad comedy with witty banter.

Pulpy, with big broad humor. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Shanghai Knights parents guide

No surprises for a PG-13: no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

How gory is Shanghai Knights?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is Shanghai Knights rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13, with strong violence. Your call for older kids.

What is Shanghai Knights about?

When a Chinese rebel murders Chon's estranged father and escapes to England, Chon and Roy make their way to London with revenge on their minds.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byDavid Dobkin
StarringJackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Fann Wong, Aidan Gillen, Donnie Yen, Tom Fisher

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