Nanking (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2007, Nanking is a drama, history and documentary film directed by Bill Guttentag, running about 88 minutes. “The true story of how a few brave souls saved the lives of thousands.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the rape of Nanking, one of the most tragic events in history. In 1937, the invading Japanese army murdered over 200,000 and raped tens of thousands of Chinese. In the midst of this horror, a small group of Western expatriates banded together to save 250,000. Nanking shows the tremendous impact individuals can make on the course of history.
Who’s in it. Nanking stars Hugo Armstrong as John Magee, Rosalind Chao as Chang Yu Zheng, Stephen Dorff as Lewis Smythe and John Getz as George Fitch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Nanking has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nanking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nanking tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nanking (2007)?
- In US, Nanking is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nanking worth watching?
- Nanking holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Nanking?
- Nanking stars Hugo Armstrong, Rosalind Chao, Stephen Dorff, John Getz and Mariel Hemingway.
- When was Nanking released?
- Nanking was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.