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Chinatown

7.919742h 10m15MovieCrimeMysteryThriller

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…

DirectorRoman Polanski
WritersRobert Towne·Roman Polanski
ProducerRobert Evans

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Cast · Directed by Roman Polanski

JNJack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
J.J. 'Jake' Gittes
FDFaye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway
Evelyn Cross Mulwray
JHJohn Huston
John Huston
Noah Cross
PLPerry Lopez
Perry Lopez
Lieutenant Lou Escobar
BYBurt Young
Burt Young
Curly
JHJohn Hillerman
John Hillerman
Russ Yelburton
DZDarrell Zwerling
Darrell Zwerling
Hollis I. Mulwray
RPRoman Polanski
Roman Polanski
Man with Knife
DLDiane Ladd
Diane Ladd
Ida Sessions
RBRichard Bakalyan
Richard Bakalyan
Detective Loach
JMJoe Mantell
Joe Mantell
Lawrence Walsh
RJRoy Jenson
Roy Jenson
Claude Mulvihill

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Chinatown — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Chinatown?

Chinatown is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ and Paramount Plus Premium in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Chinatown on Netflix?

No, Chinatown is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus and Paramount+.

Is Chinatown on Amazon Prime Video?

Chinatown isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Chinatown for free?

Chinatown is available on Paramount Plus and Paramount+ in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Chinatown?

Yes — Chinatown is followed by The Two Jakes (1990) in the Jake Gittes Collection.

Is there a prequel to Chinatown?

Chinatown is the first film in the Jake Gittes Collection.

Is Chinatown part of a trilogy?

No — Chinatown is part of the Jake Gittes Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Jake Gittes Collection?

There are 2 films in the Jake Gittes Collection: Chinatown (1974) and The Two Jakes (1990).