Looking to watch Chinatown? Roman Polanski's 1974 Thriller film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on Philo, Paramount Plus Premium, fuboTV, MGM Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Essential, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. Rental options start at $3.99, available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, JustWatch TV, and YouTube. If you'd like to own it digitally, you can buy Chinatown starting from $7.99 on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. The film holds a 79% audience score.
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Prices last updated September 17, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Chinatown is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on Philo instead.
Chinatown is included with a subscription on Philo, Paramount Plus Premium, fuboTV, MGM Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Essential, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. Otherwise, you can rent it from $3.99.
The most affordable option is to rent Chinatown on Google Play Movies for $3.99.
Yes! Chinatown is available in 4K on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video.
Yes, you can purchase Chinatown digitally starting at $7.99 on Apple TV Store.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Jun 20, 1974
DVD
Nov 23, 1999
