City of Dreams
-
Showtimes
-
Movie Details
We didn't find this title in your area
Videos & Photos
- Trailer 1 (02:22)
Movie Info & Cast
Synopsis
Inspired by true events, City of Dreams follows Jesús, a young Mexican boy whose dreams of becoming a soccer star are shattered when he's trafficked across the border and sold to a sweatshop making fast fashion in downtown Los Angeles. Thrust into a world of exploitation and despair; he's forced to adhere to the grueling work schedule dictated by El Jefe, a boss who promises freedom for those who complete their quotas. Despite Jesus's hellish existence, he finds solace in Elena, a girl who was similarly betrayed and sold into slavery. When she goes missing and another co-worker Carlito's is severely beaten, Jesus realizes that his only hope for freedom is to make a daring escape.
Cast
- Ari Lopez
- Renata Vaca
- Jason Patric
- Alfredo Castro
- Yalitza Aparicio
- Diego Calva
- Paulina Gaitán
Letterboxd User Reviews
2.9
2.1K
573
370
- Aug 23, 2024
Intro by Mohit Ramchandani Q&A with Mohit Ramchandani, Ari Lopez, Renata Vaca, Mira Sorvino, Sean Wolfington, Luis Mandoki. Moderated by Tony Robbins (?) When your movie is executive-produced by Vivek Ramaswamy, Mira Sorvino, the Sound of Freedom team, and Tony Robbins…
allmaloneSep 1, 2024The only thing I knew about City of Dreams was that it was an immigrant story. The person who said that was sugar-coating it because, yeah, its an immigrant story in the same way Grave of the Fireflies is about picking flowers. Yeesh. The film is about young Mexican boy…
Joel HilkeOct 9, 2024La relevancia del relato no basta para sacar adelante un drama exasperante, excesivamente subrayado y cuestionablemente realista. La manera en la que está rodada es interesante, y añade una capa de crudeza y terror al ambiente.
luisdementia - Aug 30, 2024
Esta es una película complicada de evaluar en ciertos aspectos y por ello, me termina haciendo emperrar más de lo normal. Porque se que el tráfico de niños es una problemática real y que todos deberíamos de informarnos y saber sobre la problemática. Pero, esta película…
Rickard ReviewSep 4, 2024"Sometimes he listens; sometimes he doesn't." This is not the movie the title promises. It is not an easy movie to watch with kids being beaten, exploited, and molested. It isn't the feel-good movie of the year. But it certainly hit like a hammer and kept…
The Moving Pictures ReviewSep 4, 2024oh hey look another slo-mo of someone shedding a single tear
ndc32002 - Aug 23, 2024
i liked when he got 750 on the sat and started crying
luceAug 26, 2024This movie has the aesthetic of a SAW sequel
Brett ArnoldAug 25, 2024Read the room: maybe making the most unapologetically pro-cop, white savior movie ever isn’t exactly de rigeur? Nearly rescinding my Am Cinematheque membership over this: y’all know better. Free popcorn and soda was a Faustian bargain. The director clearly loves Terrance…
Rachael Ann
Queue Community Reviews
75%
Community 213
Top Reviews
- Rand likedCity of Dreams
Came in with high expectations but still a good movie
Atom Users Reviews
POPULAR TAGS
Reviews
- RMRaen Manson
Everyone should see this movie, so powerful and amazing. The Director really put his heart into this and it breaks my heart that this is still happening.
MSMarco SarinanaSad story that unfortunately happens in real life. Makes you realize how evil and corrupt the world is.
JDJu DiReal stories like the one pictured in the movie happen every day. Many people fall victims of those that take advantage of the ones with dreams of a better life. You can choose to ignore it, or you can open your eyes and speek up if you ever come across human traffic.
- MPMARIA PERDOMO
Very sad to know this kind of stuff happens in our country! We all need to stand together and make sure that this horrible stuff don't continue to happen. :(
GGGaby GarabanI cried a river when the movie finished. It is very sad to know thngs like that are actually happening in this country! We got to do whatever it takes to stop them!
RTRoss TgBased on true events of present day conditions. Brings awareness to what goes on around us. I was tempted to walk out because it was slow but so glad that I didn't because it all comes together at the end.
- LDLawanna Davis
Starts off very slow! This movie is an eye opener. Makes you wonder about missing people.
BGBlanca GonzalezThank you for being g truthful n try to educate ppl about Slaving you g ones n promising the fake American dream. Just break their childhood n bring inhuman w them just bc they must obey n respect their older ones. The truth is politician lie n don’t do anything either to…
MBMark BrissonNeeded a narration. Is it a true story? What happened to the cop? No closure. More graphic than needed.
Metacritic
Sep 5, 2024
Ramchandani delivers a dazzling third act chase, on foot, through L.A.’s sweatshop district, a nervy, hand-held sprint that finally gets this static story up on its feet.
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
Aug 30, 2024
Ramchandani’s baffling screenplay contains the most obvious, stock archetypes of people recurrent in Hollywood’s uninteresting depictions of Latino communities. Yet, its dialogue, which ranges from the laughably stereotypical to the downright absurd in the context of a sweatshop, stands out as the most unforgivable affront.
Carlos Aguilar
Variety
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Dreams (2024) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is City of Dreams (2024)?
The movie is 1hr 53min long.
What's City of Dreams (2024) about?
Inspired by true events, City of Dreams follows Jesús, a young Mexican boy whose dreams of becoming a soccer star are shattered when he's trafficked across the border and sold to a sweatshop making fast fashion in downtown Los Angeles. Thrust into a world of exploitation and despair; he's forced to adhere to the grueling work schedule dictated by El Jefe, a boss who promises freedom for those who complete their quotas. Despite Jesus's hellish existence, he finds solace in Elena, a girl who was similarly betrayed and sold into slavery. When she goes missing and another co-worker Carlito's is severely beaten, Jesus realizes that his only hope for freedom is to make a daring escape.
Who's the cast of City of Dreams (2024)?
- Ari Lopez as Jesús
- Renata Vaca as Helena
- Jason Patric
- Alfredo Castro as El Jefe
- Yalitza Aparicio
- Diego Calva as Carlitos
- Paulina Gaitán
Who's the director behind City of Dreams (2024)?
Mohit Ramchandani directed City of Dreams (2024).
Full Screen Image Viewer
Target Exclusive Showing
Don't Have The Password?