What genre is City of God?

City of God is categorised as Crime, Drama.

Who stars in City of God?

Alice Braga, Leandro Firmino, Matheus Nachtergaele, Alexandre Rodrigues, Phellipe Haagensen appear in the main cast.

Who directed City of God?

Fernando Meirelles directed City of God.

How long is City of God?

City of God runs for 2h 9m (129 minutes).

Is City of God worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 8.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch City of God?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

City of God (2002)

Name: City of God
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2002
Duration: 129 min
Cast: Alice Braga, Leandro Firmino, Matheus Nachtergaele, Alexandre Rodrigues, Phellipe Haagensen

Movie 2h 9m ★ 8.4/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge

Crime Drama

Where to watch

Dating from 2002, City of God sits in the crime and drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Fernando Meirelles. The cast includes Alice Braga, Leandro Firmino and Matheus Nachtergaele. The running time is 2h 9m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.4 out of 10.

Synopsis

In the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket is a budding photographer who documents the increasing drug-related violence of his neighborhood, while José “Zé” Pequeno is an ambitious drug dealer diving into a dangerous life of crime.

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Questions about City of God

What genre is City of God?: City of God is categorised as Crime, Drama.
Who stars in City of God?: Alice Braga, Leandro Firmino, Matheus Nachtergaele, Alexandre Rodrigues, Phellipe Haagensen appear in the main cast.
Who directed City of God?: Fernando Meirelles directed City of God.
How long is City of God?: City of God runs for 2h 9m (129 minutes).
Is City of God worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 8.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch City of God?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.