55 Days at Peking
1963, English. Directed by Nicholas Ray.
A handful of men and women held out against the frenzied hordes of bloodthirsty fanatics!
Diplomats, soldiers and other representatives of a dozen nations fend off the siege of the International Compound in Peking during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion. The disparate interests unite for survival despite competing factions, overwhelming odds, delayed relief and tacit support of the Boxers by the Empress of China and her generals.
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 195 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch 55 Days at Peking
55 Days at Peking is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nicholas RayDirector
- Charlton HestonMaj. Matt Lewis
- Ava GardnerBaroness Natalie Ivanoff
- David NivenSir Arthur Robertson
- Flora RobsonDowager Empress Tzu-Hsi
- John IrelandSgt. Harry
- Harry AndrewsFather de Bearn
- Leo GennGen. Jung-Lu
- Robert HelpmannPrince Tuan
- Kurt KasznarBaron Sergei Ivanoff
- Philippe LeroyJulliard
- Paul LukasDr. Steinfeldt
- Elizabeth SellarsLady Sarah Robertson
Details
- Released
- 6 May 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Philip Yordan, Bernard Gordon
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $10M
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55 Days at Peking: quick answers
Is 55 Days at Peking worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 195 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 55 Days at Peking?
55 Days at Peking runs 154 minutes (2h 34m).
Does 55 Days at Peking have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 55 Days at Peking. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
55 Days at Peking parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
55 Days at Peking is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is 55 Days at Peking on?
55 Days at Peking is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like 55 Days at Peking?
If you liked 55 Days at Peking, try The Scarlet and the Black, Empire of the Sun, Overlord.
Who directed 55 Days at Peking?
55 Days at Peking (1963) was directed by Nicholas Ray and stars Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, David Niven.