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City of Ghosts

2017·Movie
1h 30min·R
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic866.1Rotten Tomatoes98%83%
IMDb7.4Metacritic866.1Rotten Tomatoes98%83%

City of Ghosts fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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Crew

Directed by:
Matthew Heineman
Produced by:
Alex Gibney, Matthew Heineman
Composed by:
H. Scott Salinas, Eric Milano, Jackson Greenberg

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?

PrimeHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

City of Ghosts is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is City of Ghosts worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is City of Ghosts rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is City of Ghosts?

1 h 30 min

City of Ghosts runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on City of Ghosts?

Critics92
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate City of Ghosts higher (92) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is City of Ghosts in?

EnglishArabic

It was made in English, with some Arabic. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch City of Ghosts?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for City of Ghosts in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does City of Ghosts use?

All-CGI CartoonParanormal InvestigationMockumentaryOur Ghosts Are DifferentReal-Place BackgroundFriendly GhostInconsistent Episode LengthsMedium Blending

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for City of Ghosts, including All-CGI Cartoon, Paranormal Investigation, Mockumentary.