City of God
2007, Portuguese. Directed by Fernando Meirelles.
If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- A
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Fernando MeirellesDirector
- Alexandre RodriguesBuscapé
- Leandro FirminoZé Pequeno / Dadinho
- Phellipe HaagensenBené
- Douglas SilvaDadinho
- Jonathan HaagensenCabeleira
- Matheus NachtergaeleSandro Cenoura
- Seu JorgeMané Galinha
- Jefechander SuplinoAlicate
- Alice BragaAngélica
- Emerson GomesBarbantinho
- Edson OliveiraBarbantinho Adulto
- Michel GomesBené Criança
Details
- Released
- 18 January 2007
- Original title
- Cidade de Deus
- Country
- Brazil, France, Germany
- Written by
- Bráulio Mantovani
- Budget
- $3.3M
- Box office
- $31M
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What City of God is based on
City of God is based on City of God (1997) by Paulo Lins, published by Bloomsbury Publishing.
True story · 1997
City of God
By Paulo Lins
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing
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City of God: quick answers
Is City of God worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.4/10 from 8,625 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is City of God?
City of God runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does City of God have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for City of God. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
City of God parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
City of God is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is City of God on?
City of God 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 God?
If you liked City of God, try Vitória, Paid in Full, Elite Squad.
Who directed City of God?
City of God (2007) was directed by Fernando Meirelles and stars Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen.
What is City of God based on?
City of God is based on City of God (1997) by Paulo Lins, published by Bloomsbury Publishing.