Dead to Rights
南京照相馆
“Every Chinese will not forget the history.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-19
Top Cast
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Liu Haoran
Su Liuchang
Wang Chuanjun
Wang Guanghai
Gao Ye
Lin Yuxiu
Wang Xiao
Jin Chengzong
Zhou You
Song Cunyi
Yang Enyou
Jin Wanyi
Daichi Harashima
Hideo Ito
Wang Zhener
Zhao Yifang
Yang Haoyu
Judge
Liu Yichun
Feng Hua
David Yan
Hiroshi Inoue
Qian Guidong
Miyako Asaka
Dong Shinji
Major Kuroshima
Kiji Masashige
Takeshi Noda
Takahashi Nobunaga
Takahashi Nobunaga
Zhai Yujia
Platoon Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 24, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$422.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
21.14x
+$402.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shen Ao
- Screenplay & Story
- Shen Ao, Zhang Ke, Xu Luyang
- Original Score
- Fei Peng
- Original Title
- 南京照相馆
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $422.8M
- Production Studios
- Shanghai Yuye Culture 裕野文化, China Film Group Corporation, Beijing Shangshi Culture (Super Lion) 上狮文化
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shen Ao
Shen Ao, Zhang Ke, Xu Luyang
Fei Peng
Wang Tianxing
Jiang Zhen, Huo Zhiqiang
Fu Ruoqing, Wang Yibing, Zhang Huixia
Department Leadership Roster
Shen Ao
Director
Shen Ao
Writer
Zhang Ke
Writer
Xu Luyang
Writer
Wang Yibing
Producer
Zhang Huixia
Producer
Fei Peng
Original Music Composer
Wang Tianxing
Director of Photography
Jiang Zhen
Editor
Huo Zhiqiang
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead to Rights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Dead to Rights includes Liu Haoran, Wang Chuanjun, Gao Ye, Wang Xiao, Zhou You.
When was Dead to Rights released and how long is it?
Dead to Rights was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dead to Rights?
Dead to Rights had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $422.8M at the worldwide box office (21.14 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Dead to Rights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead to Rights was composed by Fei Peng.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead to Rights?
Dead to Rights holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).