The City

1999·Movie
1h 28min
72
GoodGoodWatch score

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

The City fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The stories of four Hispanic immigrants living in New York City.
Hispanic ImmigrantsNew York CitySocial RealismEconomic HardshipUrban LifeCharacter-DrivenImmigrationMelancholyContemporary Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Written by:
Composed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The City legally?

The City is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. 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 The City worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The City?

1 h 28 min

The City runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The City?

Critics83
Audiences87

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 87 out of 100, so both groups see The City much the same way.

What language is The City in?

EnglishKoreanSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch The City?

4CAGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The City in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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