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City of Men
2002·Show
City of Men fingerprint
A , drama series: , but never gory, .
Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly
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The series is based on the award-winning Brazilian film City of God, which itself was nominated for Oscars in four categories, including Best Director for Fernando Meireles. Based on the story of two friends, Laranjinha and Acerola, who live adventurous and dangerous lives in a Rio de Janeiro slum, 'City of Men' brings into sharp relief the condition of children and adolescents in these areas, realistically yet with a dose of humor.
Gritty Brazilian Favela DramaComing-of-Age in CrimeSocial RealismComplex Moral AmbiguityRaw and Authentic DialogueSystemic Inequality CritiqueIntense Character StudyUrban Survival NarrativeEmotionally HeavyCinematic Masterpiece
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Is City of Men worth watching?
80
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.2 and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (75).
Which season of City of Men is best?
7.4S17.4S27.3S37.2S48.1S5
Season 5, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.2. The highest-rated episode is A Fila (season 4, episode 1) at 8.1, and the lowest is As aparências enganam (season 4, episode 4) at 6.3.
Is City of Men okay for kids?
TV-PGViolenceStrong languageDrug useSexual content
Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, strong language, drug use, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Is City of Men plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is City of Men in English?
Portuguese
No, it was made in Portuguese.