City of Life and Death
2009, Chinese. Directed by Lu Chuan.
In 1937, during the height of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Imperial Japanese Army has just captured Nanjing, then-capital of the Republic of China. What followed was known as the Nanking Massacre, or the Rape of Nanking, a six week period wherein tens of thousands of Chinese soldiers and civilians were killed.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 April 2009
- Original title
- 南京!南京!
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Lu Chuan
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $11M
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City of Life and Death: quick answers
Is City of Life and Death worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 250 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is City of Life and Death?
City of Life and Death runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does City of Life and Death have a post-credits scene?
Yes. City of Life and Death has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
City of Life and Death parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
City of Life and Death is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is City of Life and Death on?
City of Life and Death isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like City of Life and Death?
If you liked City of Life and Death, try Walking with the Enemy, Casualties of War, Sometimes in April.
Who directed City of Life and Death?
City of Life and Death (2009) was directed by Lu Chuan and stars Liu Ye, Gao Yuanyuan, Hideo Nakaizumi.