City of Lies
2018, English. Directed by Brad Furman.
The only thing more notorious than the crime, was the cover up.
Los Angeles Police Department detective Russell Poole has spent years trying to solve his biggest case -- the murders of The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur -- but after two decades, the investigation remains open. Jack Jackson, a reporter desperate to save his reputation and career, is determined to find out why. In search of the truth, the two team up and unravel a growing web of institutional corruption and lies.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 704 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch City of Lies
City of Lies isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Brad FurmanDirector
- Johnny DeppRussell Poole
- Forest WhitakerJack Jackson
- Toby HussDetective Fred Miller
- Dayton CallieLieutenant O'Shea
- Neil Brown Jr.Rafael Perez
- Shea WhighamFrank Lyga
- Xander BerkeleyEdwards
- Louis HerthumCity Attorney Stone
- Shamier AndersonDavid Mack
- Laurence MasonFBI Agent Dunton
- Christian GeorgeBelsher
- Michael ParéVarney
Details
- Released
- 6 September 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Christian Contreras
- Box office
- $2.5M
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News & fan talk
What City of Lies is based on
City of Lies is based on LAbyrinth: A Detective Investigates the Murders of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., the Implication of Death Row Records' Suge Knight, and the Origins of the Los Angeles Police Scandal, a 2002 novel by Randall Sullivan.
Novel · 2002
LAbyrinth: A Detective Investigates the Murders of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., the Implication of Death Row Records' Suge Knight, and the Origins of the Los Angeles Police Scandal
By Randall Sullivan
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City of Lies: quick answers
Is City of Lies worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 704 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is City of Lies?
City of Lies runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does City of Lies have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for City of Lies. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
City of Lies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
City of Lies is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is City of Lies on?
City of Lies 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 Lies?
If you liked City of Lies, try A Walk Among the Tombstones, Rapid Fire, Blood Work.
Who directed City of Lies?
City of Lies (2018) was directed by Brad Furman and stars Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, Toby Huss.
What is City of Lies based on?
City of Lies is based on LAbyrinth: A Detective Investigates the Murders of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., the Implication of Death Row Records' Suge Knight, and the Origins of the Los Angeles Police Scandal, a 2002 novel by Randall Sullivan.