MyCinema has not rated Chinatown for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Chinatown in the US?

Chinatown streams on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, and can be rented from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Chinatown?

Chinatown runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

Is Chinatown suitable for kids?

Chinatown is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19742h 10mCrime / Mystery / Thriller

Chinatown

Name: Chinatown
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1974-06-20
Duration: 130 min

You get tough. You get tender. You get close to each other. Maybe you even get close to the truth.

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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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 10m

At 2h 10m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, mystery, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 2 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy and Hoopla. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 4,444 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Chinatown tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 10m.
It is included with MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 4,444 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Is Chinatown scary?: MyCinema has not rated Chinatown for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Chinatown in the US?: Chinatown streams on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, and can be rented from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Chinatown?: Chinatown runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
Is Chinatown suitable for kids?: Chinatown is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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