City of God (2002)

City of God poster

"If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you."

Movie · 2002 · 2h 9m · Released · Rated R · Drama, Crime

Synopsis

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.

Watch the trailer

City of God trailer

Where to watch

Stream

Rent

Buy

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

  • Alexandre Rodrigues as Buscapé
  • Leandro Firmino as Zé Pequeno / Dadinho
  • Phellipe Haagensen as Bené
  • Douglas Silva as Dadinho
  • Jonathan Haagensen as Cabeleira
  • Matheus Nachtergaele as Sandro Cenoura
  • Seu Jorge as Mané Galinha
  • Jefechander Suplino as Alicate
  • Alice Braga as Angélica
  • Emerson Gomes as Barbantinho

If you liked City of God, try

Tell BingeNext a few films you already love and get a fresh list of movies worth your evening.