

Where to watch City of Life and Death (2009)
R132 min★ 7.4Drama, History, War
Yes — City of Life and Death is free on Kanopy, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
In 1937, during the height of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Imperial Japanese Army has just captured Nanjing, then-capital of the Republic of China. What followed was known as the Nanking Massacre, or the Rape of Nanking, a six week period wherein tens of thousands of Chinese soldiers and civilians were killed.
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City of Life and Death — common questions
- Can I watch City of Life and Death for free?
- Yes. City of Life and Death is streaming at no cost on Kanopy. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is City of Life and Death on Netflix?
- No. City of Life and Death is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch City of Life and Death without paying anything?
- Through a library. Kanopy is free to use but signs you in with a library or university card, so you will need one — most public library systems in the US and UK include it at no charge.
- How long is City of Life and Death?
- City of Life and Death runs 132 minutes, rated R.











