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City of Hope

1991Movie2 h 9 min

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes95%83%
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes95%83%

Summary

This gritty inner-city film follows various people living in a troubled New Jersey setting, most notably Nick Rinaldi, a disillusioned contractor who has been helped along his whole life by his wealthy father. Other characters in this ensemble drama about urban conflict and corruption include Asteroid, an unstable homeless person, and Wynn, an idealistic young politician.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Directed by
John Sayles
Written by
John Sayles
Produced by
Maggie Renzi, Sarah Green
Music by
Mason Daring

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Facts

October 11, 1991 · 2 h 9 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
October 11, 1991
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
45 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream City of Hope?"

Questions about City of Hope

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream City of Hope?

In the United States, you can rent or buy City of Hope from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is City of Hope worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Will I feel good after watching City of Hope?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is City of Hope plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.