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Lower City

2005Movie1 h 38 minR

Drama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic61–Rotten Tomatoes59%57%

A deeply romantic, explicitly sexual drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you're watching with family

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Story

Love to live. Live to love.

Best friends Deco and Naldinho co-own a cargo boat in Brazil's Salvador da Bahia. They give a ride to a sultry prostitute named Karinna, and soon both men fall prey to her considerable sexual charms, pushing the bounds of their friendship to the limit.

Feels like

  • Gritty Drama
  • Love Triangle
  • Friendship Betrayal
  • Brazilian Cinema
  • Raw & Intense
  • Character Study
  • Sexual Tension
  • Social Realism
  • Emotional Conflict
  • Impacting Relationships

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Sérgio Machado
Written by
Sérgio Machado, Karim Aïnouz
Produced by
Walter Salles, Mauricio Andrade Ramos
Music by
Beto Villares, Carlinhos Brown

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Facts

November 4, 2005 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
November 4, 2005
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Also spoken
Spanish, English
Made in
United Kingdom, Brazil
Box office
$144,590
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lower City?"

Questions about Lower City

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Where can I stream Lower City?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Lower City worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Lower City good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Lower City plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Lower City in English?

PortugueseSpanishEnglish

No, it was made in Portuguese, with some Spanish and English.