# Where to watch City of Life and Death (2009) in the UK

> City of Life and Death (2009) is available to watch free in the UK on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2009  
**Runtime:** 132 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.4/10  
**Genres:** Drama, History, War  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T06:29:57.868Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=City%20of%20Life%20and%20Death&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=City%20of%20Life%20and%20Death&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=City%20of%20Life%20and%20Death&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch City of Life and Death for free in the UK?**

City of Life and Death (2009) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent City of Life and Death?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of City of Life and Death?**

Yes. City of Life and Death can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is City of Life and Death on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

City of Life and Death is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/21345/city-of-life-and-death-2009
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/xY6OUM2aRCmmq1ySTg2eu5rVmcq.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/21345/city-of-life-and-death-2009.json

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