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Ghosts of Cité Soleil

2006·Movie
1h 25min
71
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, class and money, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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This ain't no Hollywood movie

In the slum of Cité Soleil, President Aristide's most loyal supporters were ruling as kings. The five major gang leaders were controlling heavily armed young men; the Chiméres. The Secret army of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. "Ghosts of Cité Soleil" is a film about Billy and Haitian 2pac. Two brothers. Gang Leaders of the Chiméres.
DocumentaryGang ViolenceHaitiPolitical CorruptionSocial CommentaryPovertyCrimeGang Leaders

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ghosts of Cité Soleil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ghosts of Cité Soleil legally?

Ghosts of Cité Soleil is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ghosts of Cité Soleil worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ghosts of Cité Soleil rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Ghosts of Cité Soleil?

1 h 25 min

Ghosts of Cité Soleil runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ghosts of Cité Soleil?

Critics64
Audiences84

Not quite. Audiences rate Ghosts of Cité Soleil higher (84) than critics (64). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Ghosts of Cité Soleil in?

EnglishFrenchHaitian Creole

It was made in English, with some French, Haitian Creole. Produced in Denmark, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ghosts of Cité Soleil?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ghosts of Cité Soleil in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.