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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
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Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. With Simu Liu, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Awkwafina.
74.8/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Shang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization.
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74.8/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTShang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
MoviHero lists September 1, 2021 as the release date for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Destin Daniel Cretton is the listed director. The listed cast includes Simu Liu as Shaun / Shang-Chi, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Xu Wenwu, Awkwafina as Katy, Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 1, 2021
GenresAdventure · Fantasy · Action
Runtime2h 12m
DirectorDestin Daniel Cretton
CastSimu Liu as Shaun / Shang-Chi, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Xu Wenwu, Awkwafina as Katy, Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings runs 2h 12m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 74.8/100 (7.482/10) from 10,879 votes. Updated Oct 26, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
OTHER PERSPECTIVES
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“Rewatched for the Once Upon a Franchise podcast.”
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“Shang-chi is the 25th film in the marvel cinematic universe, it is deep without canyons of emotion but also comedic (with occasional comedic failures).”
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“The latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has arrived with “Shang Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings”.”
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“I have to say that this was a surprisingly good movie.”
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“I'll be straight forward with you; I'm old.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherShang-ChiShang-Chi runs from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings to Avengers: Doomsday with Simu Liu carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherXu WenwuXu Wenwu appears in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).Open character guide otherXialingXialing appears in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).Open character guide otherKatyKaty appears in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).Open character guide otherTrevor SlatteryTrevor Slattery runs from Iron Man 3 to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings with Ben Kingsley carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide
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