Where to watch Chinatown 1974

Follow the water, and the truth will drown you.

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When a Los Angeles private eye takes a routine marital surveillance job in the 1930s, he stumbles onto a scheme that reaches far beyond a cheating husband. As he digs deeper into a city shaped by power and secrets, every answer he uncovers seems to lead to someone more dangerous.

Is Chinatown worth watching?

Yes. It's rated 8.1/10 on IMDb, which puts it among the best-reviewed films there. A safe pick if you haven't seen it.

How long is Chinatown?

2h 10m: a standard movie-night length.

Is Chinatown OK for kids?

Rated R in the US: for adults, or under-17s with a parent.

Where can I stream Chinatown?

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Released
1974
Rated
R
Runtime
2h 10m
Directed by
Roman Polanski
Starring
Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston
Genre
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Box office
$29,200,000