Karamay (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2010, Karamay is a documentary film directed by Xu Xin, running about 356 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1994, the oil-rich city of Karamay in Northwest China was the site of a horrible fire that killed nearly 300 schoolchildren. The students were performing for state officials and were told to stand by while the officials exited first. After the fire, the story was heavily censored in the Chinese state media. To this day, the families of Karamay have not been allowed to publicly mourn their children.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Karamay has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karamay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Karamay tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Karamay (2010)?
- In US, Karamay is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Karamay worth watching?
- Karamay holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Karamay released?
- Karamay was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 356 minutes.