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Where to Watch City of God(2002)
“If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you.”
Looking for where to watch City of God? You can currently find City of God online through JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple iTunes. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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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City of God (2002), directed by Fernando Meirelles, is a drama film and is available to stream on 8 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.6/10 and 91% on Rotten Tomatoes from 8,236 ratings, it consistently ranks among the most acclaimed films in its genre. Released in 2002, it's a 2000s drama that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, and Phellipe Haagensen. At 129 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
You can watch City of God for free (with ads) on Kanopy — no subscription required, so it's the easiest option if you don't already pay for a streaming service. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Hotel Rwanda and American History X, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — City of God isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- City of God is available to stream for free on Kanopy in the US.
- No — City of God isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- Yes — City of God is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy in the US.
- City of God runs 2h 9m (129 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.6/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 79/100.
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