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The Opium War (1997) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 10 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

The story of the Opium War between China, in the waning days of the Qing Dynasty, and the British Empire, in the 1830s, and the subsequent takeover of Hong Kong by Britain; through the eyes of the key figures, fiercely nationalistic Lin Zexu, and opportunistic British naval diplomat Charles Elliot.

  • Film
  • 1997
  • 153 min
  • ★ 6.5/10 TMDB
  • Drama
  • War
  • History

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DirectorXie Jin
WritersZhu Sujin, Fuxian Zong, Ni Zhen

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