55 Days at Peking (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1963, 55 Days at Peking is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Nicholas Ray, running about 154 minutes. “A handful of men and women held out against the frenzied hordes of bloodthirsty fanatics!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. 55 Days at Peking stars Charlton Heston as Maj. Matt Lewis, Ava Gardner as Baroness Natalie Ivanoff, David Niven as Sir Arthur Robertson and Burt Kwouk as Old Man (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, 55 Days at Peking has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 55 Days at Peking page.
If you liked it. Fans of 55 Days at Peking tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 55 Days at Peking (1963)?
- In US, 55 Days at Peking is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 55 Days at Peking worth watching?
- 55 Days at Peking holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 55 Days at Peking?
- 55 Days at Peking stars Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, David Niven, Burt Kwouk and Flora Robson.
- When was 55 Days at Peking released?
- 55 Days at Peking was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.