---
title: "36 China Town"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/36-china-town-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 20145
imdb_id: "tt0477252"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 140
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 63
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# 36 China Town (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/36-china-town-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Released on May 5, 2006, 36 China Town is an Indian Hindi-language mystery comedy thriller film categorized under the comedy and thriller genres. The film was directed by Abbas-Mustan and produced by Subhash Ghai, featuring an ensemble cast. It serves as an official adaptation of the 1992 American film Once upon a Crime, which was itself a remake of the 1960 Italian film Crimen. The runtime of the movie is two hours and twenty minutes. The storyline centers around an inspector who heads to 36 China Town to investigate a murder, where every suspect is hiding a secret.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla, Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla
- **Networks / Studios**: Mukta Arts Ltd

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Akshaye Khanna** as *Chief Inspector Karan Kapoor*
- **Shahid Kapoor** as *Raj Malhotra*
- **Kareena Kapoor Khan** as *Priya Singhania*
- **Paresh Rawal** as *Natwar Lal*
- **Johny Lever** as *KK*
- **Payal Rohatgi** as *Gracy*
- **Tannaz Irani** as *Ruby*
- **Upen Patel** as *Rocky*
- **Sambhavna Seth** as *Simran*
- **Dinyar Contractor** as *Mr. Lobo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch 36 China Town online?
36 China Town is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is 36 China Town worth watching?
36 China Town holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 63 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie 36 China Town and when was it released?
36 China Town is a feature film with a runtime of 140 minutes. It was released in 2006. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed 36 China Town?
36 China Town was directed by Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla, Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [36 China Town — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20145)
- [36 China Town (2006) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477252/fullcredits/)
- [36 China Town - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/36_China_Town)
- [36 China Town (2006) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20145/cast)
- [36 China Town (2006) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/36-china-town/credits)
- [36 China Town](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page)

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