City of Hope
1991, English. Directed by John Sayles.
Welcome to the American city. You buy your way in and you fight your way out. Who says it's a free country?
This gritty inner-city film follows various people living in a troubled New Jersey setting, most notably Nick Rinaldi, a disillusioned contractor who has been helped along his whole life by his wealthy father. Other characters in this ensemble drama about urban conflict and corruption include Asteroid, an unstable homeless person, and Wynn, an idealistic young politician.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch City of Hope
City of Hope isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 October 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Sayles
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City of Hope: quick answers
Is City of Hope worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is City of Hope?
City of Hope runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does City of Hope have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for City of Hope. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
City of Hope parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for City of Hope yet.
Which OTT platform is City of Hope on?
City of Hope isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like City of Hope?
If you liked City of Hope, try Joe, American Pastoral, The Hate U Give.
Who directed City of Hope?
City of Hope (1991) was directed by John Sayles and stars Vincent Spano, Tony Lo Bianco, Joe Morton.