City of God movie poster

City of God

2002 · 2h 9m · Released

R Drama, Crime

Ratings

Based on audience scores
8.4 The Movie Database
8.6 IMDb
97% Rotten Tomatoes
90 Metacritic

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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Top Cast & Crew

Fernando Meirelles Director
Alexandre Rodrigues Buscapé - Rocket
Leandro Firmino Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé
Phellipe Haagensen Bené - Benny
Douglas Silva Dadinho - Li'l Dice
Jonathan Haagensen Cabeleira - Shaggy
Matheus Nachtergaele Sandro Cenoura - Carrot
Seu Jorge Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned
Jefechander Suplino Alicate - Clipper
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Frequently asked questions about City of God

Where can I watch City of God?

City of God is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Kanopy in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is City of God about?

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.

What are the ratings for City of God?

City of God scores 8.4 on The Movie Database, 8.6 on IMDb, 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 90 on Metacritic.

Who stars in City of God?

City of God stars Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva, and Jonathan Haagensen.

When did City of God come out?

City of God was released in 2002.

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. Last updated August 2026.