How long is Chinese Box?

Chinese Box is 1 h 39 min long (99 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:39 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Chinese Box rated?

Chinese Box is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Chinese Box?

As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Chinese Box (1997) tonight

Chinese Box (1997) runs 1 h 39 min, is rated R in the US and averages 5.8 from 60 TMDB members. The story of Hong Kong, from New Year's Day to June 30th, 1997, when the British left their colony and turned it over to the People's Republic of China.

Runtime: 1 h 39 min — ends 9:39 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: November 14, 1997
TMDB rating: 5.8 / 10 from 60 votes
Director: Wayne Wang
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Gong Li, Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, Michael Hui Koon-man
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US.

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How long is Chinese Box?: Chinese Box is 1 h 39 min long (99 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:39 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Chinese Box rated?: Chinese Box is rated R in the US.
Is Chinese Box a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Chinese Box?: As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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