# Where to watch China. The Arts – The People (1985) in the UK

> China. The Arts – The People (1985) is currently available to stream in the UK on DocAlliance Films. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1985  
**Runtime:** 270 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-16T23:32:56.619Z)  

## Synopsis

China marks the beginning of the extensive Asian theme in Ottinger’s filmography and is her first travelogue. Her observant eye is interested in anything from Sichuan opera and the Beijing Film Studio to the production of candy and sounds of bicycle bells.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [DocAlliance Films](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/282213-china-die-kunste-der-alltag/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream China. The Arts – The People in the UK?**

China. The Arts – The People (1985) is currently included in subscriptions to DocAlliance Films in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is China. The Arts – The People on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

China. The Arts – The People is currently included with: DocAlliance Films.

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

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/282213/china-the-arts-the-people-1985
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/282213/china-the-arts-the-people-1985.json

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