City of God (2002)
📌 Available on Prime Video and Pluto TV🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story
Two destinies collide in the sprawling slums of Rio, where poverty breeds violence and ambition feeds on desperation. In City of God, a young photographer armed with a camera and moral clarity stands against the tide of a neighborhood consumed by drug trafficking and brutal crime. His silent resistance against the darkness surrounding him becomes an act of defiance, a search for light in a place designed to swallow hope whole.
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Hard-edged
88
Excellent match
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a hard-edged watch shaped by control, danger, and survival pressure more than comfort or warmth.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
129 min
Original language
Portuguese
Country of origin
Brazil
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorFernando Meirelles
WritingBráulio MantovaniPaulo Lins
CastAlexandre RodriguesLeandro FirminoPhellipe HaagensenDouglas SilvaJonathan Haagensen
ProductionAndrea Barata RibeiroMauricio Andrade RamosElisa TolomelliBel Berlinck
MusicEd CortêsAntonio PintoMartín Hernández
CinematographyCésar CharloneFabricio TadeuPablo Hoffmann
Where to watch City of God
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✨Availability Snapshot4 offers
City of God is currently listed across official watch options including Prime Video and Pluto TV.
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📺Providers2🎟️Lowest rent3.99 USD🛒Lowest buy14.99 USD
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
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🔥Huge commercial success9.29x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue reached a very high multiple of the production cost
The release achieved a very large return multiple, clearly beyond a normal strong success.
Quick pulse
Huge success
💹 Return multiple: 9.29x📈 ROI: +829%🧾 Huge commercial success
💰Budget
$3.3M3.3 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$30.6M30.6 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🔥Commercial gap
+$27.3M+27.3 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🔥Return multiple
9.29x9.29x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $3.3M • Revenue: $30.6M • Commercial gap: +$27.3M ROI +829%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Return multiple is very high.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
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
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Alice Braga
Angélica
Emerson Gomes
Barbantinho - Stringy
Edson Oliveira
Barbantinho Adulto - Older Stringy
Michel Gomes
Bené Criança - Young Benny
Roberta Rodrigues
Berenice - Bernice
Luis Otávio
Buscapé Criança - Young Rocket
Director: Fernando Meirelles
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch City of God?
The film is available on Prime Video and Pluto TV platforms. You can subscribe to either service and start watching immediately based on your region's availability.
2Is City of God suitable for children and families?
No, this is a crime drama that contains violence and sensitive themes about poverty and organized crime. It is recommended for teenagers and adults only, not young children.
3How long is City of God?
The film runs for 129 minutes, approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes. Plan your evening accordingly for an intense cinematic experience.
4Who directed City of God?
The film was directed by Fernando Meirelles, known for his powerful storytelling approach. Released in 2002, the film achieved international critical acclaim and success.
5What is City of God about?
The film tells the story of City of God, a poor neighborhood that began as a dream for low-income families but became a battleground for drug gangs. It follows the interconnected fates of several young people and their different ambitions amid violence and crime.
6When was City of God released?
The film was released in 2002 and has since become a classic and influential work of cinema. Over two decades later, it remains one of the most important films in world cinema.
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