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City of Ghosts

2002·Movie
1h 56min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic577.5Rotten Tomatoes48%46%
IMDb5.9Metacritic577.5Rotten Tomatoes48%46%

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Strong craft, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos4
  • Romance3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Where you go when you can't turn back.

A con man who is on the run from law enforcement in the U.S. travels to Cambodia to collect his share in an insurance scam but discovers more than he bargained for.
Neo-Noir ThrillerCambodian SettingAtmospheric CrimeSuspenseful MysteryCharacter StudyBleak TonePost-Colonial CommentaryUnderworld IntrigueSlow Burn

Crew

Directed by:
Matt Dillon
Written by:
Matt Dillon, Barry Gifford
Produced by:
Mary Vernieu, Anne McCarthy, Deepak Nayar
Composed by:
Tyler Bates, Joe Barnett, Marc Fishman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about City of Ghosts

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream City of Ghosts legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopyTubi TV

City of Ghosts is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is City of Ghosts worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is City of Ghosts rated?

RViolenceDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and drug use.

How long is City of Ghosts?

1 h 56 min

City of Ghosts runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on City of Ghosts?

Critics53
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 53 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see City of Ghosts much the same way.

Was City of Ghosts a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 7% of its budget.

What language is City of Ghosts in?

EnglishFrenchKhmerRussian

It was made in English, with some French, Khmer, Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch City of Ghosts?

24ARATBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEECGTHNIT+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for City of Ghosts in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does City of Ghosts use?

Medium BlendingParanormal InvestigationOur Ghosts Are DifferentAll-CGI CartoonFriendly GhostMockumentaryInconsistent Episode LengthsReal-Place Background

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for City of Ghosts, including Medium Blending, Paranormal Investigation, Our Ghosts Are Different.