The Birth of New China (1989) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch The Birth of New China (1989) in the UK

The Birth of New China (1989) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

In the spring and summer of 1949, the People's Liberation Army launched an offensive under the orders of Mao Zedong and Zhu De, they crossed the Yangtze River and Nanjing was liberated on April 23 which signaled the fall of the KMT regime, Chiang Kai-Shek fled to Taiwan; on October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong standing on the rostrum of Tiananmen, solemnly declared the foundation of the People's Republic of China.

  • Film
  • 1989
  • 163 min
  • ★ 6.1/10 TMDB
  • History
  • Drama

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Cast & crew

Top-billed cast in The Birth of New China.

DirectorsXiao Guiyun, Li Qiankuan
WritersZhang Tianmin, Zhang Xiaotian

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