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6.4 / 10(2,885 votes)IMDbPG-1320001h 50m$99.3M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America, Hong Kong

Shanghai Noon

“The old west meets the far east.”

Synopsis

Chon Wang, a clumsy imperial guard, trails Princess Pei Pei when she's kidnapped from the Forbidden City and transported to America. Wang follows her captors to Nevada, where he teams up with an unlikely partner, outcast outlaw Roy O'Bannon, and tries to spring the princess from her imprisonment.

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Shanghai Noon (2000) Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-06

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 26, 2000

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 26, 2000

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.8x ROI)

Production Budget

$55M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$99.3M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.8x

+$44.3M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $55MWorldwide: $99.3M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tom Dey
Screenplay & Story
Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
Original Score
Randy Edelman
Original Title
Shanghai Noon
Country of Origin
United States of America, Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
English, Mandarin, Spanish
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Budget
$55M
Worldwide Gross
$99.3M
Production Studios
Touchstone Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Birnbaum/Barber Productions, Golden Way Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tom Dey

Screenplay & Story

Alfred Gough, Miles Millar

Original Score & Music

Randy Edelman

Director of Photography

Dan Mindel

Film Editing

Richard Chew

Producers

Solon So Chi-Hung, Willie Chan Chi-Keung, Roger Birnbaum, Jonathan Glickman, Gary Barber

Department Leadership Roster

Randy Edelman

Randy Edelman

Original Music Composer

Roger Birnbaum

Roger Birnbaum

Producer

Jonathan Glickman

Jonathan Glickman

Producer

Dan Mindel

Dan Mindel

Director of Photography

Tom Dey

Tom Dey

Director

Richard Chew

Richard Chew

Editor

Gary Barber

Gary Barber

Producer

Alfred Gough

Alfred Gough

Screenplay

Miles Millar

Miles Millar

Screenplay

Peter J. Hampton

Production Design

Joseph A. Porro

Joseph A. Porro

Costume Design

Brent Woolsey

Brent Woolsey

Stunt Coordinator

Tim Landry

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shanghai Noon

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Shanghai Noon about?

Chon Wang, a clumsy imperial guard, trails Princess Pei Pei when she's kidnapped from the Forbidden City and transported to America. Wang follows her captors to Nevada, where he teams up with an unlikely partner, outcast outlaw Roy O'Bannon, and tries to spring the princess from her imprisonment.

Who directed Shanghai Noon?

Shanghai Noon was directed by Tom Dey.

Who stars in Shanghai Noon?

The principal cast of Shanghai Noon includes Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Lucy Liu, Xander Berkeley, Roger Yuan.

When was Shanghai Noon released and how long is it?

Shanghai Noon was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.

What was the box office and production budget of Shanghai Noon?

Shanghai Noon had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $99.3M at the worldwide box office (1.8 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Shanghai Noon?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Shanghai Noon was composed by Randy Edelman.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Shanghai Noon?

Shanghai Noon holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).