


Film · Released
Chinatown
“You get tough. You get tender. You get close to each other. Maybe you even get close to the truth.”
Chinatown at a glance
Chinatown is a 1974 crime and mystery film, running 2h 10m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1974-06-20
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Director
- Roman Polanski
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.9 / 10 · 4,481 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmPrivate 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.
Cast
14 names
Jack NicholsonJ.J. 'Jake' Gittes
Faye DunawayEvelyn Cross Mulwray
John HustonNoah Cross
Perry LopezLieutenant Lou Escobar
Burt YoungCurly
John HillermanRuss Yelburton
Darrell ZwerlingHollis I. Mulwray
Roman PolanskiMan with Knife
Diane LaddIda Sessions
Richard BakalyanDetective Loach
Joe MantellLawrence Walsh
Roy JensonClaude Mulvihill
James HongEvelyn's Butler
Bruce GloverDuffyQuestions about Chinatown
Quick answersWhere can I watch Chinatown in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Chinatown is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Chinatown suitable for children?
Chinatown is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Chinatown on PelisPlus UK?
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What is Chinatown about?
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…
How long is Chinatown?
Chinatown runs for 2h 10m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Chinatown trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Chinatown (1974) Original Trailer [FHD] without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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