The Lady from Shanghai (1947)
Kernel Score: 82% · 711 TMDB ratings
Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1947-12-24
Runtime: 87 minutes
Where to watch The Lady from Shanghai
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
The Lady from Shanghai parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Lady from Shanghai is a 1947 film noir crime thriller involving insurance fraud, murder, and romantic betrayal.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Film noir crime plot involving murder and a courtroom/insurance fraud scheme; violence is implied rather than graphic per genre and keywords.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Romantic rivalry and a seductive femme fatale character drive the plot, with suggestive 1940s-era romantic tension.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Rita Hayworth as Elsa Bannister
- Orson Welles as Michael O'Hara
- Everett Sloane as Arthur Bannister
- Glenn Anders as George Grisby
- Ted de Corsia as Sidney Broome
- Erskine Sanford as Judge
- Gus Schilling as Goldfish
- Carl Frank as District Attorney Galloway
- Louis Merrill as Jake Bjornsen
- Evelyn Ellis as Bessie
The Lady from Shanghai FAQ
Is The Lady from Shanghai good?
The Lady from Shanghai has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Lady from Shanghai?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Lady from Shanghai OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Lady from Shanghai is a 1947 film noir crime thriller involving insurance fraud, murder, and romantic betrayal.
What movies are like The Lady from Shanghai?
If you liked The Lady from Shanghai, try High Sierra, Sleuth, The Maltese Falcon and The Enforcer.