Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- irreverent
- witty
- energetic
- fun movie night
- hong kong cinema marathon
What critics said
Reception evidence is limited, but the film was a commercial success in Taiwan despite weaker performance for its later version amid competing releases.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sing's identity as the Saint of Gamblers makes gambling matches a central source of suspense, humor, and power display.
Sing is accidentally sent from 1991 to 1937 Shanghai, where events connected to his family can irrevocably alter his present and future.
Telekinetic attacks, martial arts, and slapstick comedy define the film's deliberately exaggerated action register.
The central time-travel premise places Sing in Shanghai during 1937, far from his 1991 home and familiar social world.
Films like God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai, and why
All for the Winner
slapstick comedy, supernatural powers, gambling spectacle, and Hong Kong genre blending
Kung Fu Hustle
Stephen Chow's irreverent physical comedy, magical abilities, and fast-moving fantasy adventure
God of Gamblers
Hong Kong action comedy combining gambling bravado, martial arts, and comic spectacle
The Visitors
time travel, period collision, broad humor, and playful genre hybridity
Movie Details
- Director
- Wong Jing
- Release Date
- 1991-08-21
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (89)
Cast
- Stephen Chow
- Gong Li
- Ray Lui
- Charles Heung
- Sandra Ng Kwan-Yu
- Richard Ng Man-Tat
- Sharla Cheung Man
- John Ching Tung
- Tien Feng
- Wong Jing
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai about?
- A telekinetic gambling prodigy is hurled from 1991 into 1937 Shanghai, where comic chaos and family destiny stand between him and home.
- What is God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai as moderate.
- What did critics think of God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai?
- Reception evidence is limited, but the film was a commercial success in Taiwan despite weaker performance for its later version amid competing releases.
- Which films are like God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai?
- Films with a similar feel include All for the Winner, Kung Fu Hustle, God of Gamblers, and The Visitors.
- How long is God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai?
- God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai runs 116 minutes.
- Where can I watch God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai?
- In United States, God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
