Pretend It's a City
“New York City. New York icon.”
Wander the New York City streets and fascinating mind of wry writer, humorist and raconteur Fran Lebowitz as she sits down with Martin Scorsese.
Where to watch Pretend It's a City in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Pretend It's a City there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Pretend It's a City streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Pretend It's a City
Pretend It's a City is a 2021 English-language documentary and comedy series. The cast is led by Fran Lebowitz, Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee. It spans 1 season and 7 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Pretend It's a City was produced in United States of America. It was first aired on January 8, 2021, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- First aired
- January 8, 2021
- Last aired
- January 8, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (7 episodes)
- Network
- Netflix
- Country
- United States of America
Pretend It's a City cast & crew
The cast features Fran Lebowitz as Self, Martin Scorsese as Self, Spike Lee as Self, and Alec Baldwin as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ellen Kuras and it was produced by Fran Lebowitz and Emma Tillinger Koskoff.
Is Pretend It's a City worth watching?
Pretend It's a City holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 75 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary series.
With 1 season and 7 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy documentary and comedy, Pretend It's a City is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Pretend It's a City
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Cast of Pretend It's a City
Fran Lebowitz
Self
Martin Scorsese
Self
Spike Lee
Self
Alec Baldwin
Self
Pretend It's a City — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pretend It's a City in United States?
Pretend It's a City is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Pretend It's a City on Netflix?
Yes — Pretend It's a City is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Pretend It's a City in?
Pretend It's a City is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Pretend It's a City are there?
Pretend It's a City has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.
▸What is Pretend It's a City rated?
Pretend It's a City is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 75 ratings.
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