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City of God (2002)
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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.
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Worth tryingHard-edged
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a hard-edged watch shaped by control, danger, and survival pressure more than comfort or warmth.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
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Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Violence & action• Serious themes• Substance use
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight City of God is a 2002 film in the Drama / Crime category from Brazil, France, Germany. Directed by Fernando Meirelles. Starring Alexandre Rodrigues and Leandro Firmino. Runtime: about 129 minutes. Original language: Portuguese. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 8.4/10.
Genre: Drama / Crime, Released in 2002, Original language: Portuguese, Production: Brazil, France, Germany, Runtime: about 129 minutes, Starring Alexandre Rodrigues and Leandro Firmino.
Runtime
129 min
Original language
Portuguese
Country of origin
Brazil, France, Germany
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Alexandre Rodrigues
Buscapé - Rocket
Leandro Firmino
Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé
Phellipe Haagensen
Bené - Benny
Douglas Silva
Dadinho - Li'l Dice
Jonathan Haagensen
Cabeleira - Shaggy
Matheus Nachtergaele
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Seu Jorge
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Jefechander Suplino
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Alice Braga
Angélica
Emerson Gomes
Barbantinho - Stringy
Edson Oliveira
Barbantinho Adulto - Older Stringy
Michel Gomes
Bené Criança - Young Benny
Roberta Rodrigues
Berenice - Bernice
Luis Otávio
Buscapé Criança - Young Rocket
Director: Fernando Meirelles
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1What is movie City of God (2002)?
It is a movie released in 2002 within the Drama, Crime category.
2What is the story of City of God?
City of God (2002) is a movie in the Drama, Crime category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch City of God online?
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4What is the rating of City of God?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 8.4/10 based on 8,249 ratings.
5What is the runtime of City of God?
Its runtime is about 129 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is City of God best suited for?
Built for anyone drawn to mystery, tension, and storytelling that prefers implication over easy answers.
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