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Dead to Rights (2025)

Movie ★ 8.0 137 min

Drama War History

During the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, a postman poses as a photo developer, helping Japanese forces while secretly sheltering Chinese refugees. He later risks his life evacuating them and revealing evidence of the atrocities.

Shen Ao Director Shen Ao Writer Zhang Ke Writer Xu Luyang Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 19, 2025
Runtime
137 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$20.0M
Box office
$422.8M
IMDb
tt36598036
Country
Studio
Shanghai Yuye Culture 裕野文化, , Beijing Shangshi Culture (Super Lion) 上狮文化

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Cast

Liu Haoran Liu Haoran Su Liuchang Wang Chuanjun Wang Chuanjun Wang Guanghai Gao Ye Gao Ye Lin Yuxiu Wang Xiao Wang Xiao Jin Chengzong Zhou You Zhou You Song Cunyi Yang Enyou Yang Enyou Jin Wanyi Daichi Harashima Daichi Harashima Hideo Ito Wang Zhener Wang Zhener Zhao Yifang Yang Haoyu Yang Haoyu Judge Liu Yichun Liu Yichun Feng Hua David Yan David Yan Hiroshi Inoue Qian Guidong Qian Guidong Miyako Asaka Dong Shinji Dong Shinji Major Kuroshima Kiji Masashige Kiji Masashige Takeshi Noda Takahashi Nobunaga Takahashi Nobunaga Zhai Yujia Zhai Yujia Platoon Leader

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dead to Rights about?
During the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, a postman poses as a photo developer, helping Japanese forces while secretly sheltering Chinese refugees. He later risks his life evacuating them and revealing evidence of the atrocities.
Who directed Dead to Rights?
Dead to Rights was directed by Shen Ao.
Who stars in Dead to Rights?
Dead to Rights stars Liu Haoran, Wang Chuanjun, Gao Ye, Wang Xiao.
When was Dead to Rights released?
Dead to Rights is a 2025 drama, war, history film.
Where can I watch Dead to Rights?
You can watch Dead to Rights with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.