
See China and Die
1981, English. Directed by Larry Cohen.
A maid who reads detective stories finds herself embroiled in a real-life mystery involving her dead boss and a mysterious statue he brought back from China.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch See China and Die
See China and Die isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 January 1981.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Larry CohenDirector
- Esther RolleMomma Sykes
- Kene HollidaySgt. Alvin Sykes
- Frank ConverseTom Hackman
- Paul DooleyAmes Prescott
- Andrew DugganEdwin Forbes
- Laurence LuckinbillDr. Glickman
- Jean MarshSally Hackman
- Fritz WeaverPoston
- Jane HitchcockRuth
- Claude BrooksJessie Sykes
- William Walker IIAndy Sykes
- Miguel PiñeroGonzalez
Details
- Released
- 9 January 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Larry Cohen
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked See China and Die

The Stone Tape
1972 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Hello
2022 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

A Sister's Secret
2018 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Night Stalker
1972 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Dead Man's Folly
1986 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise
2006 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt
2012 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Neighbor in the Window
2020 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost
2011 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Desert Dawn
2025 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
See China and Die: quick answers
Is See China and Die worth watching?
See China and Die doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is See China and Die?
See China and Die runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does See China and Die have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for See China and Die. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
See China and Die parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for See China and Die yet.
Which OTT platform is See China and Die on?
See China and Die isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 January 1981. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like See China and Die?
If you liked See China and Die, try The Stone Tape, Hello, A Sister's Secret.
Who directed See China and Die?
See China and Die (1981) was directed by Larry Cohen and stars Esther Rolle, Kene Holliday, Frank Converse.