Where to watch Chinatown (1974) in the UK
Chinatown (1974) is currently available to stream in the UK on Paramount Plus, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and JustWatch TV or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 9 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
You get tough. You get tender. You get close to each other. Maybe you even get close to the truth.
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 political scandals that come crashing together.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Chinatown.
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Jack NicholsonJ.J. 'Jake' Gittes -
Faye DunawayEvelyn Cross Mulwray -
John HustonNoah Cross -
Perry LopezLieutenant Lou Escobar -
John HillermanRuss Yelburton -
Darrell ZwerlingHollis I. Mulwray -
Diane LaddIda Sessions -
Roy JensonClaude Mulvihill
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Chinatown — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Chinatown in the UK?
Chinatown (1974) is currently included in subscriptions to Paramount Plus, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent Chinatown?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and JustWatch TV so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of Chinatown?
Yes. Chinatown can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Chinatown on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Chinatown is currently included with: Paramount Plus, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads.
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