City of God (Cidade de Deus)
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Synopsis
In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.
Cast
- Alexandre Rodrigues
- Leandro Firmino
- Phellipe Haagensen
- Douglas Silva
- Jonathan Haagensen
- Matheus Nachtergaele
- Seu Jorge
- Jefechander Suplino
- Alice Braga
- Emerson Gomes
Letterboxd User Reviews
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1.5M
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646.0K
- Jul 21, 2021
someone get that chicken an Oscar
liam fJan 1, 2021This was so impressive. How they managed to tell so many stories at once without any of them feeling unnecessary or a waste of time is mind blowing. This film is fantastically paced, It’s so rhythmic and edited better than anything else I’ve seen.
mollyApr 26, 2020just gonna live life to the fullest because benny didn't get a chance to
ksenija - Jan 22, 2023
Cant believe Timothee Chalomet was in this
GioJun 24, 2014One of the best films of the 21st century, City of God (Cidade de Deus) paints a disturbing portrait of life in the slums of Rio de Janeiro and covers the birth & flourishing world of gangsters, gang wars & drug deals spanning over 3 decades from 1960s to 1980s, all…
cinemasauronAug 28, 2024where are their parents
thatmartinkid - Jan 13, 2022
Damn Benny is the coolest!! I hope he doesn’t die tragically !
Sir JacobSep 23, 2021It should be illegal for films to be this good
•lily•Jan 17, 2023okay so who among us has the balls to tell God that His city might need some work
🥳 Benjamin 🎉
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- Ahlem Refes lovedCity of God
Even tough I wish it was knockoutned who ended lil dice, the fact that it was kids was genius because he started being a killer when he was a child then he stopped being because kids killed him. He got it coming, he’s a monster who lost his only friend because of his arrogance.
Juan Castro lovedCity of God"¡Ciudad de Dios! Retrato crudo de la vida en favelas de Río. Jóvenes vulnerables al crimen, pero con energía para cambiar su destino. Una montaña rusa emocional que te atrapa y deja reflexionando sobre la fuerza de la juventud en medio del caos."
Amari Laymance lovedCity of GodOne of my all time top movies, was truly a masterpiece
- bs lovedCity of God
Craziest true story movie ever
Tara likedCity of GodFor me this was not a perfect movie but it still was a very good one!
Eloise lovedCity of GodThese two hours felt like a lifetime. What an insane ride🤯
- Art likedCity of God
Leo x Henny Brazil Trip 2026
Ryan Tower lovedCity of GodTW: SA, child violence Tough watch, makes you grateful for your childhood. Each characters journey you experience w them. Specifically the montages & chronological sequence adds to the depth & immersion. Behind the scenes drama & a tv show add more but weren’t necessary Go rocket
Formal lovedCity of God– Craziest sequence of events – Lil Dice started killing as a kid, then gets popped by kids is crazy irony – Rocket’s POV was really interesting – Knockout Ned dying to Otto was wild, especially with that backstory – Wasn’t expecting it to be that good overall
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Metacritic
It takes a strong stomach to sit through its two-plus hours of non-stop brutality (much of it involving very small children).
William Arnold
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The film is seductive, disturbing, enthralling -- a trip to hell that gives the passengers a great ride.
Richard Corliss
Time
Full of action, but no soul.
Wesley Morris
Boston Globe
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of God (Cidade de Deus) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is City of God (Cidade de Deus)?
The movie is 2hr 10min long.
What's City of God (Cidade de Deus) about?
In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.
Who's the cast of City of God (Cidade de Deus)?
- Alexandre Rodrigues as Buscapé - Rocket
- Leandro Firmino as Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé
- Phellipe Haagensen as Bené - Benny
- Douglas Silva as Dadinho - Li'l Dice
- Jonathan Haagensen as Cabeleira - Shaggy
- Matheus Nachtergaele as Sandro Cenoura - Carrot
- Seu Jorge as Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned
- Jefechander Suplino as Alicate - Clipper
- Alice Braga as Angélica
- Emerson Gomes as Barbantinho - Stringy
Who's the director behind City of God (Cidade de Deus)?
Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund directed City of God (Cidade de Deus).
Who produced City of God (Cidade de Deus)?
Andrea Barata Ribeiro and Mauricio Andrade Ramos produced City of God (Cidade de Deus).
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