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The Chinese Widow

7.220171h 37mRMovieDramaRomanceHistory

It’s 1941 and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor has destroyed America’s morale. The US President Franklin D. Roosevelt then decides to risk it all by bombing Tokyo and raise more hope for his citizens. After completing its mission, a…

DirectorBille August
WriterGreg Latter
ProducersPeng Sun·Catharin Lin

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Cast · Directed by Bille August

LYLiu Yifei
Liu Yifei
Ying
EHEmile Hirsch
Emile Hirsch
Jack Turner
FLFangcong Li
Fangcong Li
Niuniu
KYKevin Yan
Kevin Yan
Kai
YSYu Shaoqun
Yu Shaoqun
Jun
VRVincent Riotta
Vincent Riotta
Jimmy Doolittle
THTsukagoshi Hirotaka
Tsukagoshi Hirotaka
Shimamoto
GKGallen Lo Ka-Leung
Gallen Lo Ka-Leung
Captain Hsu
SYShu Yaoxuan
Shu Yaoxuan
GHGong Hanlin
Gong Hanlin
Ying's father-in-law
TGTiankuo Gong
Tiankuo Gong
Lieutenant Sun
CWCary Woodworth
Cary Woodworth
Mac

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The Chinese Widow — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Chinese Widow?

The Chinese Widow is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Chinese Widow on Netflix?

No, The Chinese Widow is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory.

Is The Chinese Widow on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Chinese Widow is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Chinese Widow for free?

The Chinese Widow is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is The Chinese Widow based on a true story?

Yes — The Chinese Widow is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).