Where to Watch Chinatown (1974) in Canada

What it's about

In 1937 Los Angeles, private investigator Jake 'J.J.' Gittes specializes in cheating-spouse cases. His current target is Hollis Mulwray, high-profile chief engineer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, whose wife suspects him of infidelity. In following Mulwray, Gittes witnesses some usual business dealings, such as a public meeting for construction of a new dam to create additional water supply for Los Angeles, as fresh water is vital to the growing community during the chronic drought; Mulwray opposes the dam. Eventually Gittes sees Mulwray meeting with an unknown young woman who isn't his wife. Once news of the supposed tryst between Mulwray and this woman hits the media, additional information comes to light that makes Gittes believe that Mulwray is being framed for something and that he himself is being set up. In his investigation of the issue behind Mulwray's framing and his own setup, Gittes is assisted by Mulwray's wife Evelyn, but he thinks she isn't being forthright with him. The further he gets into the investigation, the more secrets he uncovers about the Mulwrays' professional and personal dealings, including Mulwray's former business-partnership with Evelyn's father, Noah Cross. The identity of the unknown woman may be the key to uncovering the whole story.

Cast and crew

Director

Roman Polanski

Writer

Robert Towne, Roman Polanski

Starring

Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston

Details

Release date

Jun 20, 1974

Language

English, Cantonese, Spanish

Country

United States

Box office

$29,200,000

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 21 wins & 24 nominations total

Where to Watch Chinatown (1974) in Canada — common questions

Where to watch Chinatown in Canada?

Chinatown is available with a subscription or to rent in Canada. Watch the movie with a subscription on fuboTV (HD), Super Channel (HD), and Super Channel Plus (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (4K), CosmoGo (HD), and Prime Video (4K).

Can I stream Chinatown or do I have to rent it in Canada?

Watch the movie with a subscription on fuboTV (HD), Super Channel (HD), and Super Channel Plus (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (4K), CosmoGo (HD), and Prime Video (4K).

Can I watch Chinatown for free in Canada?

We have not confirmed a free option for Chinatown in Canada.