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Dead to Rights

"Every Chinese will not forget the history."

July 19, 2025 2h 17m 8.0/10 (63 votes)

Released just last year. Dead to Rights is a drama/war film. directed by Shen Ao. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Liu Haoran, Eric Wang, and Gao Ye

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 19, 2025 6 months ago
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Runtime 2h 17m 137 minutes total
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User Rating 8.0/10 Excellent (63 votes)
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Budget $20M Production budget
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Box Office $422.8M 21.1x return
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$422,785,908

Production Companies

  • China Film Group Corporation
  • Super Lion
  • Yuuya Midia

❓ 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 evi...

Who directed Dead to Rights?

Dead to Rights was directed by Shen Ao.

How long is Dead to Rights?

Dead to Rights has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).

When was Dead to Rights released?

Dead to Rights was released on July 19, 2025 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dead to Rights?

The main cast of Dead to Rights includes Liu Haoran, Eric Wang, Gao Ye, Wang Xiao, Zhou You.