Where to watch 55 Days at Peking (1963) tonight
55 Days at Peking (1963) runs 2 h 34 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.9 from 194 TMDB members. Diplomats, soldiers and other representatives of a dozen nations fend off the siege of the International Compound in Peking during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion. The disparate interests unite for survival despite competing factions, overwhelming odds, delayed relief and tacit support of the Boxers by the Empress of China and her generals.
- Runtime
- 2 h 34 min — ends 10:34 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- History, War, Drama
- Released
- May 6, 1963
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 from 194 votes
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Starring
- Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, David Niven, Flora Robson
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Questions people ask
- How long is 55 Days at Peking?
- 55 Days at Peking is 2 h 34 min long (154 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is 55 Days at Peking rated?
- 55 Days at Peking is rated NR in the US.
- Is 55 Days at Peking a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. History and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 34 min, plan the evening: start by 8:26 pm to finish before 11 pm.
- Where can I stream 55 Days at Peking?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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