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Where to Watch Chinatown(1974)
“You get tough. You get tender. You get close to each other. Maybe you even get close to the truth.”
Looking for where to watch Chinatown? You can currently find Chinatown online through Peacock, Peacock Premium Plus, and JustWatch TV. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
Private eye Jake Gittes lives off of the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-World War II Southern California. Hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair, Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together.
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Chinatown (1974), directed by Roman Polanski, is a crime film and is available to stream on 9 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.1/10 and 98% on Rotten Tomatoes from 4,291 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1974, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1970s crime, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston. At 130 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch Chinatown online, the best option is Peacock for subscribers, and it's also included with Peacock Premium Plus, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple iTunes. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Carry-On and Eye for an Eye, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — Chinatown isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Peacock, Peacock Premium Plus.
- Chinatown is available to stream on Peacock, Peacock Premium Plus in the US.
- No — Chinatown isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Peacock, Peacock Premium Plus.
- Yes — Chinatown is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, and it's also included with Peacock, Peacock Premium Plus.
- Chinatown runs 2h 10m (130 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.1/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 92/100.
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