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24 City

2008Movie1 h 48 min

77
GreatGoodWatch score
77
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

As a decades-old state-run aeronautics munitions factory in downtown Chengdu, China is being torn down for the construction of the titular luxury apartment complex, director Jia Zhangke interviews various people affiliated with it about their experiences.

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  • Drop-in friendly

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September 27, 2008 · 1 h 48 min · Drama

Released
September 27, 2008
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Japan
Available in
14 countries

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Where can I stream 24 City?

In the United States, 24 City is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is 24 City worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 75).

Is 24 City plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is 24 City in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.