City Hall

1996·Movie
1h 51min·R
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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City Hall fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

It started with a shootout on a rainswept street and ended in a scandal that shattered New York.

The accidental shooting of a boy in New York leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences.
Political ThrillerCorruption InvestigationMoral CompromiseUrban DecayPower DynamicsSocial CommentaryComplex NarrativeCharacter-DrivenBleak Realism

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Questions about City Hall

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Where can I stream City Hall legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is City Hall worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is City Hall rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is City Hall?

1 h 51 min

City Hall runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on City Hall?

Critics61
Audiences55

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 55 out of 100, so both groups see City Hall much the same way.

Was City Hall a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$33 million

No. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $33 million worldwide, 84% of its budget.

What language is City Hall in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch City Hall?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for City Hall in 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does City Hall use?

Brick JokeManly TearsThe MafiaThe Man Behind the ManOoh, Me Accent's SlippingBoom, Headshot!Actor AllusionNotice ThisBroken PedestalCrusading LawyerAffably EvilRousing Speechand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for City Hall, including Brick Joke, Manly Tears, The Mafia.

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