Where to watch Shadow Magic in Canada
Shadow Magic is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About Shadow Magic
Shadow Magic is a 2000 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Ann Hu, starring Jared Harris, Xia Yu and Liu Peiqi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shadow Magic in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Beijing, 1902: an enterprising young portrait photographer named Liu Jinglun, keen on new technology, befriends a newly-arrived Englishman who's brought projector, camera, and Lumière-brothers' shorts to open the Shadow Magic theater. Liu's work with Wallace brings him conflict with tradition and his father's authority, complicated by his falling in love with Ling, daughter of Lord Tan, star of Beijing's traditional opera. Liu sees movies as his chance to become wealthy and worthy of Ling. When the Shadow Magic pair are invited to show the films to the Empress Dowager, things look good. But, is disaster in the script? And, can movies preserve tradition even as they bring change?
Top cast
Jared Harris
Raymond
Xia Yu
Liu Jing Lun
Liu Peiqi
Master Ren
Lü Liping
Madame Ren
Yufei Xing
Tan Xiaoling
Jingming Wang
Lao Liu
Li Yusheng
Lord Tan
Yukui Zhang
Lao Chang
Chen Chuang
Mi Hu
Qi Mu
Jewelry Tower
Fang Qingzhuo
Widow Jiang
Li Bin
Empress Ci Xi
Zhang Kang
Hai Kuan
Song Wen-Hua
San Boro
Chen Xueyin
Chief Eunich
Wang Lida
Head Employee
Zhang Xun
Showcase Lee
Yang Fu Sen
String Master
Ma Qi
Fat Comedian
Tong Lian Sheng
Lean Comedian
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Shadow Magic in Canada?+
In Canada, Shadow Magic is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Shadow Magic on Netflix?+
Shadow Magic is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Shadow Magic?+
Shadow Magic has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
Who stars in Shadow Magic?+
Shadow Magic stars Jared Harris, Xia Yu, Liu Peiqi, Lü Liping and Yufei Xing.
When did Shadow Magic come out?+
Shadow Magic is a 2000 movie directed by Ann Hu.
What genre is Shadow Magic?+
Shadow Magic is Drama and History film.
Who directed Shadow Magic?+
Shadow Magic was directed by Ann Hu.
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