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Broken City

2013Movie1 h 49 minR

CrimeThriller
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic495.2Rotten Tomatoes26%40%

A tense, intriguing thriller movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · adults

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Story

Proof Can Be a Powerful Weapon.

In a broken city rife with injustice, ex-cop Billy Taggart seeks redemption and revenge after being double-crossed and then framed by its most powerful figure, the mayor. Billy's relentless pursuit of justice, matched only by his streetwise toughness, makes him an unstoppable force - and the mayor's worst nightmare.

Feels like

  • Political Thriller
  • Crime Noir
  • Revenge Plot
  • Urban Corruption
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Gritty Atmosphere
  • Power Dynamics
  • Investigative Mystery

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Allen Hughes
Written by
Brian Tucker
Produced by
Mark Wahlberg, Randall Emmett, Arnon Milchan
Music by
Claudia Sarne, Atticus Ross, Leopold Ross

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Facts

January 18, 2013 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
January 18, 2013
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$56 million
Box office
$35 million
Available in
60 countries

Tropes

No Celebrities Were Harmed, Police Brutality, Four Eyes, Zero Soul +2

  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Police Brutality
  • Four Eyes, Zero Soul
  • Corrupt Politician
  • Authority Sounds Deep

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Where can I stream Broken City?

Cinemax

In the United States, Broken City streams on Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is Broken City worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (51 out of 100) than critics (38).

Was Broken City a box office flop?

Budget$56 million
Box office$35 million

Yes: it cost about $56 million to make and earned $35 million worldwide, 62% of its budget.