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Chinese Box

5.819971h 39mRMovieDramaRomance

The story of Hong Kong, from New Year's Day to June 30th, 1997, when the British left their colony and turned it over to the People's Republic of China.

DirectorWayne Wang
WriterJean-Claude Carrière
ProducersLydia Dean Pilcher·Jean-Louis Piel

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Cast · Directed by Wayne Wang

JIJeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
John
GLGong Li
Gong Li
Vivian
MCMaggie Cheung
Maggie Cheung
Jean
MKMichael Hui Koon-Man
Michael Hui Koon-Man
Chang
RBRubén Blades
Rubén Blades
Jim
JHJared Harris
Jared Harris
William
JHJosie Ho
Josie Ho
Lilly
CCChaplin Chang
Chaplin Chang
Homeless Man
RC
Russell Cawthorne
New Year's Party MC
EL
Emma Lucia
Amanda Everheart
KB
Ken Bennett
Rick
CKCheung Kam-ching
Cheung Kam-ching
William Wong

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Chinese Box — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Chinese Box?

Chinese Box isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Chinese Box on Netflix?

No, Chinese Box is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Chinese Box on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Chinese Box isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Chinese Box for free?

Chinese Box isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Chinese Box?

Chinese Box hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 2, 1998. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.