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City of Joy

1992Movie2 h 12 minPG-13

61

DecentGoodWatch score

61

DecentGoodWatch score

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Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Max Lowe is a Houston surgeon who has grown weary of the bureaucracy of American medicine.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by: Roland Joffé
Written by: Dominique LaPierre, Mark Medoff
Produced by: Roland Joffé, Jake Eberts
Music by: Ennio Morricone

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Facts

April 15, 1992 · 2 h 12 min · PG-13

Released: April 15, 1992
Runtime: 2 h 12 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: France, United Kingdom
Budget: $27 million
Box office: $15 million
Available in: 12 countries

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Where can I stream City of Joy?

In the United States, you can rent or buy City of Joy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is City of Joy worth watching?

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 56%). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (56).

Is City of Joy okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is City of Joy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was City of Joy a box office flop?

Budget$27 million

Box office$15 million

Yes: it cost about $27 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 54% of its budget.