The Opium War
The story of the Opium War between China, in the waning days of the Qing Dynasty, and the British Empire, in the 1830s, and the subsequent takeover of Hong Kong by Britain; through the eyes of the key figures, fiercely nationalistic Lin Zexu, and opportunistic British naval diplomat Charles Elliot.
Where to Watch
Availability: United States
No regional provider information is available for United States.
Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch.
Top Cast
Crew
Directors
Cinematographers
Editors
Composers
More Like This
Zulu
1964 · ★ 7.4
The Lost Bladesman
2011 · ★ 6.2
The War Below
2021 · ★ 6.6
Railway Heroes
2021 · ★ 6.8
Desert Warrior
2026 · ★ 5.9
Devils on the Doorstep
2001 · ★ 8.2
Jacknife
1989 · ★ 6.4
Rescue at Dongji
2025 · ★ 8.4
King Rat
1965 · ★ 7.1
Zulu Dawn
1979 · ★ 6.1
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
2003 · ★ 7.2
The Fall of the Roman Empire
1964 · ★ 6.4
The Last Emperor
1987 · ★ 7.6
H.M.S. Defiant
1962 · ★ 6.6
Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants
2025 · ★ 7.1
The Last of the Mohicans
1992 · ★ 7.4
Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan
2019 · ★ 6.8
The Battle at Lake Changjin
2021 · ★ 6.4
The Grey Zone
2001 · ★ 6.6
The Children of Huang Shi
2008 · ★ 6.7
More from This Director
Wreaths at the Foot of the Mountain
1984 · ★ 8.5
Hibiscus Town
1987 · ★ 7.9
The Herdsman
1982 · ★ 7.6
The Red Detachment of Women
1961 · ★ 6.6
Big Li, Little Li and Old Li
1962 · ★ 8.5
Penitentiary Angel
1996 · ★ 7.0
Woman Basketball Player No. 5
1957 · ★ 6.2
A Wave of Unrest
1955 · ★ 7.0
水乡的春天
1955
春节大联欢
1956 · ★ 10.0
The Cradle
1979 · ★ 7.0
Qiu Jin
1983 · ★ 8.0
Two Stage Sisters
1964 · ★ 7.2
Youth
1977 · ★ 7.0
Legend of Tianyun Mountain
1980 · ★ 6.7
