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Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

2017·Movie
1h 32min
67
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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Writer and urban activist Jane Jacobs fights to save historic New York City during the ruthless redevelopment era of urban planner Robert Moses in the 1960s.
Urban Planning HistoryRobert Moses vs. Jane JacobsNew York CityActivism & CommunityHistorical DocumentarySocial CommentaryPolitical HistoryCity DevelopmentPower Structures

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

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Where can I stream Citizen Jane: Battle for the City legally?

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Citizen Jane: Battle for the City worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Citizen Jane: Battle for the City?

1 h 32 min

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City runs 1 h 32 min.

Is Citizen Jane: Battle for the City based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Citizen Jane: Battle for the City?

Critics83
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Citizen Jane: Battle for the City higher (83) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Citizen Jane: Battle for the City in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Citizen Jane: Battle for the City?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Citizen Jane: Battle for the City in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.