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City Island

2009·Movie·PG-13·104 min·6.9(402)

Truth is stranger than family

The Rizzos, a family who doesn't share their habits, aspirations, and careers with one another, find their delicate web of lies disturbed by the arrival of a young ex-con brought home by Vince, the patriarch of the family, who is a corrections officer in real life, and a hopeful actor in private.

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Where to watch City Island in United States

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Where is City Island streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVSooner
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TVRakuten TV
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
South KoreaWatchawavve, Google Play Movies

About City Island

City Island is a 2009 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Raymond De Felitta. The cast is led by Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Steven Strait. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.

City Island was produced by Filmsmith Productions, CineSon Entertainment, and Medici Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on March 6, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.

Director
Raymond De Felitta
Writers
Raymond De Felitta
Release date
March 6, 2009
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$8 million
Production
Filmsmith Productions, CineSon Entertainment, Medici Entertainment
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City Island cast & crew

City Island was directed by Raymond De Felitta and written by Raymond De Felitta.

The cast features Andy Garcia as Vince Rizzo, Julianna Margulies as Joyce Rizzo, Steven Strait as Tony, Emily Mortimer as Molly Charlesworth, Ezra Miller as Vincent "Vinnie" Rizzo, Jr., and Dominik Garcia as Vivian Rizzo.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jan A. P. Kaczmarek, cinematography is by Vanja Černjul, and it was produced by Andy Garcia and Lauren Versel.

Is City Island worth watching?

City Island holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 402 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and comedy, City Island is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch City Island

In United States, you can stream City Island on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, and Starz, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of City Island

Andy Garcia

Andy Garcia

Vince Rizzo

Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies

Joyce Rizzo

Steven Strait

Steven Strait

Tony

Emily Mortimer

Emily Mortimer

Molly Charlesworth

Ezra Miller

Ezra Miller

Vincent "Vinnie" Rizzo, Jr.

Dominik Garcia

Dominik Garcia

Vivian Rizzo

Carrie Baker Reynolds

Carrie Baker Reynolds

Denise

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Hope Glendon-Ross

Cheryl

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

Michael Malakov

Louis Mustillo

Louis Mustillo

Bruno

Jee Young Han

Jee Young Han

Casting Assistant

Sarah Saltzberg

Sarah Saltzberg

Casting Director

City Island — FAQs

Where can I watch City Island in United States?

City Island is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.

Is City Island on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — City Island is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is City Island in?

City Island is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is City Island?

City Island runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).

What is City Island rated?

City Island is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 402 ratings.

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