Cities of the Plain
Cities of the Plain
2000, French. Directed by Robert Kramer.
The final film from expatriate American filmmaker Robert Kramer, who died in France in 1999. Kramer and collaborators tell the somber life story of Ben. After leaving his homeland as a youth, he is greeted in France by menial jobs in industry. In time, he opens a fruit market, finds a wife, fathers a child, and has it all come crashing down when he learns his mother is in danger back home. Upon his return to France, he finds his life in ruin.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Cities of the Plain
Cities of the Plain isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 April 2000.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 9 April 2000
- Original title
- Cités de la plaine
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Robert Kramer
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Cities of the Plain
Van Gogh: Painted with Words
2010 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
2002 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Lumière & Company
1995 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
All That Breathes
2022 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Life in a Day
2011 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee
2016 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Four Daughters
2023 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Image Book
2018 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Deliver Us from Evil
2006 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Daguerréotypes
1978 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Cities of the Plain: quick answers
Is Cities of the Plain worth watching?
Cities of the Plain doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Cities of the Plain?
Cities of the Plain runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Cities of the Plain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cities of the Plain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cities of the Plain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Cities of the Plain yet.
Which OTT platform is Cities of the Plain on?
Cities of the Plain isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 April 2000. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cities of the Plain?
If you liked Cities of the Plain, try Van Gogh: Painted with Words, Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet, Lumière & Company.
Who directed Cities of the Plain?
Cities of the Plain (2000) was directed by Robert Kramer and stars Ben, Amélie Desrumeaux, Bernard Trolet.