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Chinese Boxes

6.019841h 27mMovieThrillerCrimeMystery

An American in West Berlin finds himself caught up in murder and intrigue after his associate is killed and a diplomat's daughter is found dead in his room.

DirectorChris Petit
WritersL.M. Kit Carson·Chris Petit
ProducersStephen Woolley·Nik Powell

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Cast · Directed by Chris Petit

WPWill Patton
Will Patton
Marsh
GJGottfried John
Gottfried John
Zwemmer
AAAdelheid Arndt
Adelheid Arndt
Sarah
RCRobbie Coltrane
Robbie Coltrane
Harwood
BJBeate Jensen
Beate Jensen
Donna
SM
Susanne Meierhofer
Eva
JK
Jonathan Kinsler
Alan
LCL.M. Kit Carson
L.M. Kit Carson
Crewcut
CSChris Sievernich
Chris Sievernich
Snake
MM
Martin Müller
Frank
JV
Jochen von Vietinghoff
Supplier
BJ
Ben De Jong
Russian Gunman

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Chinese Boxes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Chinese Boxes?

Chinese Boxes isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is Chinese Boxes on Netflix?

No, Chinese Boxes is not on Netflix in India as of October 2026.

Is Chinese Boxes on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Chinese Boxes isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Chinese Boxes for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Chinese Boxes?

Chinese Boxes hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 17, 1985. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.