Movie

City of God

“If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you.”

★ 8.4(8,282)20022h 9m

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Good to know

Director: Fernando Meirelles
Release date: 2002-08-30
Runtime: 2h 9m
Language: Portuguese
Box office: $30,641,770
Budget: $3,300,000
Status: Released
Country: Brazil
Studio: O2 Filmes

City of God — trailer

About City of God

City of God is a 2002 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Fernando Meirelles, starring Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino and Phellipe Haagensen. It has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.4/10 from 8,282 viewers. Below you can see where to watch City of God in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Alexandre Rodrigues

Buscapé - Rocket

Leandro Firmino

Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé

Phellipe Haagensen

Bené - Benny

Douglas Silva

Dadinho - Li'l Dice

Jonathan Haagensen

Cabeleira - Shaggy

Matheus Nachtergaele

Sandro Cenoura - Carrot

Seu Jorge

Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned

Jefechander Suplino

Alicate - Clipper

Alice Braga

Angélica

Emerson Gomes

Barbantinho - Stringy

Edson Oliveira

Barbantinho Adulto - Older Stringy

Michel Gomes

Bené Criança - Young Benny

Themes & keywords

street gangphotographergangsterrio de janeirogang warghettobased on true storycoming of ageintrospectiveconceited

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch City of God in Germany?+

City of God is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is City of God on Netflix?+

City of God is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is City of God?+

City of God has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

Who stars in City of God?+

City of God stars Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva and Jonathan Haagensen.

When did City of God come out?+

City of God is a 2002 movie directed by Fernando Meirelles.

What genre is City of God?+

City of God is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed City of God?+

City of God was directed by Fernando Meirelles.