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City of God
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City of God

2002 · 129 min Drama Crime
8.4 / 10 · TMDB

In the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket is a budding photographer who documents the increasing drug-related violence of his neighborhood, while José “Zé” Pequeno is an ambitious drug dealer diving into a dangerous life of crime.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

City of God is a very strong film rated 8.4/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2002 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Alexandre Rodrigues

Alexandre Rodrigues

Buscapé - Rocket

Leandro Firmino

Leandro Firmino

Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé

Phellipe Haagensen

Phellipe Haagensen

Bené - Benny

Douglas Silva

Douglas Silva

Dadinho - Li'l Dice

Jonathan Haagensen

Jonathan Haagensen

Cabeleira - Shaggy

Matheus Nachtergaele

Matheus Nachtergaele

Sandro Cenoura - Carrot

Seu Jorge

Seu Jorge

Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned

Jefechander Suplino

Jefechander Suplino

Alicate - Clipper

Alice Braga

Alice Braga

Angélica

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Emerson Gomes

Barbantinho - Stringy

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