Chinatown

You get tough. You get tender. You get close to each other. Maybe you even get close to the truth.

19742h 10m7.9(4,410 votes)

CrimeMysteryThriller

Synopsis

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 p…

Chinatown (1974) is a crime, mystery, and thriller film directed by Roman Polanski. It stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston. The film runs for 2 hours 10 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.9 out of 10 from 4,410 votes.

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Director

Roman Polanski

Cast

Jack Nicholson

J.J. 'Jake' Gittes

Faye Dunaway

Evelyn Cross Mulwray

John Huston

Noah Cross

Perry Lopez

Lieutenant Lou Escobar

Burt Young

Curly

John Hillerman

Russ Yelburton

Darrell Zwerling

Hollis I. Mulwray

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Is Chinatown Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chinatown

Where can I watch Chinatown?

Streaming, rental, and purchase options for Chinatown vary by country. Check the "Where to Watch" section on this page for the services available in your region, updated from live availability data.

Who stars in Chinatown?

Chinatown stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, and Perry Lopez, and was directed by Roman Polanski.

How long is Chinatown?

Chinatown has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes.

When did Chinatown come out?

Chinatown was released in 1974.

What genre is Chinatown?

Chinatown is a crime, mystery, and thriller film.

Is Chinatown worth watching?

Chinatown holds an average audience score of 7.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.