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City of Industry

1997Movie1 h 37 minR

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

A brutally violent, thrilling thriller movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Wanting a man dead can be reason enough to live.

A retired thief swears revenge on the lunatic who murdered his brother and partner, while going on the run with the loot they stole.

Feels like

  • 90s Crime Thriller
  • Neo-Noir
  • Gritty Revenge Story
  • Heist Gone Wrong
  • Violent & Bleak
  • Hardboiled Action
  • Character-Driven Thriller
  • Cynical Worldview
  • Fast-Paced

Cast

Crew

Directed by
John Irvin
Written by
Ken Solarz

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 14, 1997 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
March 14, 1997
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Nudity
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

The Caper, Gangbangers, Noble Demon +4

  • The Caper
  • Gangbangers
  • Noble Demon
  • No Honor Among Thieves
  • Stealing from Thieves
  • The Triads and the Tongs
  • Shoot the Hostage

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Q&A

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

Questions about City of Industry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream City of Industry?

In the United States, City of Industry streams on Prime and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Shout! Factory TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is City of Industry worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%).

Will I feel good after watching City of Industry?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Was City of Industry a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 20% of its budget.