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City of Ghosts

2017·Movie·R·90 min·7.2(94)

Our words are stronger than their weapons.

With unprecedented access, this documentary follows the extraordinary journey of “Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently”—a group of anonymous citizen journalists who banded together after their homeland was overtaken by ISIS—as they risk their lives to stand up against one of the greatest evils in the world today.

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Where to watch City of Ghosts in United States

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SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
JapanAmazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store

About City of Ghosts

City of Ghosts is a 2017 English-language war and documentary film directed by Matthew Heineman. The cast is led by Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, Hamoud, Hassan. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.

City of Ghosts was produced by Our Time Projects and made in United States of America. It was released on July 14, 2017, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director
Matthew Heineman
Release date
July 14, 2017
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Box office
$0 million
Production
Our Time Projects

City of Ghosts cast & crew

City of Ghosts was directed by Matthew Heineman.

The cast features Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi as Self, Hamoud as Self, Hassan as Hamoud's brother, Hussam as Self, Naji Jerf as Self, and Mohamad as Self.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by H. Scott Salinas, cinematography is by Matthew Heineman, and it was produced by Matthew Heineman and Alex Gibney.

Is City of Ghosts worth watching?

City of Ghosts holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 94 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy war and documentary, City of Ghosts is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch City of Ghosts

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Cast of City of Ghosts

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Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi

Self

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Hamoud

Self

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Hassan

Hamoud's brother

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Hussam

Self

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Naji Jerf

Self

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Mohamad

Self

City of Ghosts — FAQs

Where can I watch City of Ghosts in United States?

City of Ghosts is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads in United States.

Is City of Ghosts on Amazon Prime Video?

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

What language is City of Ghosts in?

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

How long is City of Ghosts?

City of Ghosts runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).

What is City of Ghosts rated?

City of Ghosts is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 94 ratings.

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