City of Men
“An unforgettable tale of friendship and survival in a city where the greatest challenge is growing up.”
Best buddies Acerola and Laranjinha, about to turn 18, discover things about their missing fathers' pasts which will shatter their solid friendship, in the middle of a war between rival drug gangs from Rio's favelas.
Where to watch City of Men in United States
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Where is City of Men streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
About City of Men
City of Men is a 2007 Portuguese-language drama film directed by Paulo Morelli. The cast is led by Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Jonathan Haagensen. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.
City of Men was produced by Globo Filmes, O2 Filmes, and 20th Century Fox Brazil and made in Brazil. It was released on August 31, 2007, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paulo Morelli
- Writers
- Elena Soarez
- Release date
- August 31, 2007
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Brazil
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Globo Filmes, O2 Filmes, 20th Century Fox Brazil
City of Men cast & crew
City of Men was directed by Paulo Morelli and written by Elena Soarez.
The cast features Douglas Silva as Acerola ´Ace´, Darlan Cunha as Laranjinha `Wallace´, Jonathan Haagensen as Madrugadão ´Midnight`, Rodrigo dos Santos as Heraldo, Camila Monteiro as Cris, and Naima Silva as Camila.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Antonio Pinto, cinematography is by Adriano Goldman, and it was produced by Bel Berlinck and Paulo Morelli.
Is City of Men worth watching?
City of Men holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 298 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, City of Men is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch City of Men
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Cast of City of Men
Douglas Silva
Acerola ´Ace´
Darlan Cunha
Laranjinha `Wallace´
Jonathan Haagensen
Madrugadão ´Midnight`
Rodrigo dos Santos
Heraldo
Camila Monteiro
Cris
Naima Silva
Camila
Eduardo 'BR' Piranha
Nefast ´Fasto´
Luciano Vidigal
Fiel
Pedro Henrique
Caju
Vítor Oliveira
Clayton
Vinícius Oliveira
Clayton
Rafaela Santos
Bela da Madrugada
City of Men — FAQs
▸Where can I watch City of Men in United States?
City of Men is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is City of Men on Kanopy?
Yes — City of Men is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is City of Men in?
City of Men is originally in Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is City of Men?
City of Men runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is City of Men rated?
City of Men is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 298 ratings.
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