City by the Sea
“When you're searching for a killer... the last suspect you want to see is your son.”
Vincent LaMarca is a dedicated and well-respected New York City police detective who has gone to great lengths to distance himself from his past, but then makes the terrible discovery that his own son has fallen into a life of crime.
Where to watch City by the Sea in India
Can I watch City by the Sea in India? Yes — you can stream City by the Sea in India on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel.
Sony Pictures Amazon ChannelClick a service to open City by the Sea there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is City by the Sea streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | — |
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| France | — | Canal VOD |
About City by the Sea
City by the Sea is a 2002 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Michael Caton-Jones. The cast is led by Robert De Niro, Frances McDormand, James Franco. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 400 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel.
City by the Sea was produced by Franchise Pictures and Brad Grey Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 6, 2002, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $40 million, it went on to gross $22 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Caton-Jones
- Writers
- Ken Hixon
- Release date
- September 6, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $40 million
- Box office
- $22 million
- Production
- Franchise Pictures, Brad Grey Pictures
City by the Sea cast & crew
City by the Sea was directed by Michael Caton-Jones and written by Ken Hixon.
The cast features Robert De Niro as Vincent LaMarca, Frances McDormand as Michelle, James Franco as Joey, Eliza Dushku as Gina, William Forsythe as Spyder, and Patti LuPone as Maggie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Murphy, cinematography is by Karl Walter Lindenlaub, and it was produced by Don Carmody and Matthew Baer.
Is City by the Sea worth watching?
City by the Sea holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 402 ratings, a more divisive crime films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, City by the Sea is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch City by the Sea
In India, you can stream City by the Sea on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of City by the Sea
Robert De Niro
Vincent LaMarca
Frances McDormand
Michelle
James Franco
Joey
Eliza Dushku
Gina
William Forsythe
Spyder
Patti LuPone
Maggie
Anson Mount
Dave Simon
John Doman
Henderson
Brian Tarantina
Snake
Drena De Niro
Vanessa Hansen
Michael P. Moran
Herb
Nestor Serrano
Rossi
City by the Sea — FAQs
▸Where can I watch City by the Sea in India?
City by the Sea is streaming on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel in India.
▸Where can I watch City by the Sea in the US?
In the US, City by the Sea is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and The Roku Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch City by the Sea in the UK?
City by the Sea isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸Is City by the Sea on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel?
Yes — City by the Sea is currently available on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel in India.
▸What language is City by the Sea in?
City by the Sea is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is City by the Sea?
City by the Sea runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is City by the Sea rated?
City by the Sea is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 402 ratings.
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