City of God
Cidade de Deus
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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Frequently asked questions about City of God
Where can I watch City of God in the United States?
City of God is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential, Kanopy, and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is City of God on Paramount Plus Essential?
Yes. City of God is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential in the United States, alongside Kanopy and Hoopla.
Can I watch City of God for free?
City of God streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for City of God?
City of God scores 8.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in City of God?
City of God stars Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva, and Jonathan Haagensen. Fernando Meirelles is the director.
How long is City of God?
City of God runs 2h 9m (129 minutes).
When did City of God come out?
City of God was released on August 30, 2002.
Which studio made City of God?
City of God was produced by O2 Filmes, VideoFilmes, and Wild Bunch in Brazil, France, and Germany.
What was the budget for City of God?
City of God was made on a budget of $3,300,000.
How much did City of God make at the box office?
City of God grossed $30,641,770 worldwide, against a budget of $3,300,000.
What language is City of God in?
City of God is in Portuguese, and its original title is Cidade de Deus.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.