Chinatown
1974, English. Directed by Roman Polanski.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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7.9/10 from 4,479 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Chinatown
Chinatown isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Roman PolanskiDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 20 June 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Towne, Roman Polanski
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $30M
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Chinatown: quick answers
Is Chinatown worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 4,479 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Chinatown?
Chinatown runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does Chinatown have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Chinatown. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Chinatown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Chinatown is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Chinatown on?
Chinatown isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Chinatown?
If you liked Chinatown, try Striking Distance, The Two Jakes, Blue Velvet.
Who directed Chinatown?
Chinatown (1974) was directed by Roman Polanski and stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston.