# Where to watch The Chinese Are Coming to Town (2011) in the UK

> The Chinese Are Coming to Town (2011) is currently available to stream in the UK on GuideDoc. It can also be rented from Amazon Video and YouTube or bought from Amazon Video and YouTube. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2011  
**Runtime:** 58 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T17:56:16.484Z)  

## Synopsis

The Chinese global machine has been invited to revitalise the ailing Swedish town of Kalmar. The town's mayor has invited a Chinese company to build a trade centre and 300 homes, but all does not go to plan. An amusing and deeply relevant film, which shows the fault lines that emerge when the tigers of the developing world try to expand into Europe.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [GuideDoc](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/592694-kineserna-kommer/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Chinese%20Are%20Coming%20to%20Town&i=instant-video)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Chinese%20Are%20Coming%20to%20Town+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Chinese%20Are%20Coming%20to%20Town&i=instant-video)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Chinese%20Are%20Coming%20to%20Town+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Chinese Are Coming to Town in the UK?**

The Chinese Are Coming to Town (2011) is currently included in subscriptions to GuideDoc in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent The Chinese Are Coming to Town?**

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 and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Chinese Are Coming to Town?**

Yes. The Chinese Are Coming to Town can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is The Chinese Are Coming to Town on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Chinese Are Coming to Town is currently included with: GuideDoc.

**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/592694/the-chinese-are-coming-to-town-2011
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/wmVn50efKD9cF8YOOBkKylBbUFX.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/592694/the-chinese-are-coming-to-town-2011.json

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