Dead to Rights
Dead to Rights (2025) is a war film, directed by Shen Ao. It stars Liu Haoran and Wang Chuanjun. The film is based on a true story. The 137-minute film holds an audience score of 8/10.
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What Dead to Rights Is About
Dead to Rights is set during the 1937 Nanjing Massacre and follows a postman who poses as a photo developer for Japanese forces while secretly sheltering Chinese refugees, eventually risking his life to evacuate them and smuggle out evidence of the atrocities. It opened in China on July 25, 2025, crossed 1 billion yuan (about 140 million dollars) within eight days, and by early August had grossed over 3 billion yuan (roughly 400 million dollars), running away with China's 2025 summer box office. It was also selected as China's official entry for Best International Feature at the Oscars. Who it's for: anyone ready for a heavy but historically grounded World War II drama built on real atrocities. Who it's not for: viewers sensitive to direct, emotionally punishing depictions of war crimes.
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What is Dead to Rights about?
Dead to Rights is set during the 1937 Nanjing Massacre and follows a postman who poses as a photo developer for Japanese forces while secretly sheltering Chinese refugees, eventually risking his life to evacuate them and smuggle out evidence of the atrocities. It opened in China on July 25, 2025, crossed 1 billion yuan (about 140 million dollars) within eight days, and by early August had grossed over 3 billion yuan (roughly 400 million dollars), running away with China's 2025 summer box office.
Where can I watch Dead to Rights?
Dead to Rights is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Dead to Rights?
Dead to Rights runs for 137 minutes (2h 17m).
When did Dead to Rights come out?
Dead to Rights was released in 2025.
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.
What is Dead to Rights's rating?
Dead to Rights holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 8.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.
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