

Lower City
2005, Portuguese. Directed by Sérgio Machado.
Love to live. Live to love.
Best friends Deco and Naldinho co-own a cargo boat in Brazil's Salvador da Bahia. They give a ride to a sultry prostitute named Karinna, and soon both men fall prey to her considerable sexual charms, pushing the bounds of their friendship to the limit.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Lower City
Lower City isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 November 2005.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 4 November 2005
- Original title
- Cidade Baixa
- Country
- United Kingdom, Brazil
- Written by
- Karim Aïnouz, Sérgio Machado
- Box office
- $145K
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Lower City: quick answers
Is Lower City worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lower City?
Lower City runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Lower City have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lower City. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lower City parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lower City is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lower City on?
Lower City isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 November 2005. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lower City?
If you liked Lower City, try Mango Yellow, Madame Satã, Love for Sale.
Who directed Lower City?
Lower City (2005) was directed by Sérgio Machado and stars Lázaro Ramos, Wagner Moura, Alice Braga.