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City of Lies (2018)
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📖 Story
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.
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Strong recommendationHard-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• Tension & suspense• Serious themes
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight City of Lies is a 2018 film in the Crime / Thriller category from United States. Directed by Brad Furman. Starring Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker. Runtime: about 112 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 6.4/10.
Genre: Crime / Thriller, Released in 2018, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 112 minutes, Starring Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker.
Runtime
112 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Johnny Depp
Russell Poole
Forest Whitaker
Jack Jackson
Toby Huss
Detective Fred Miller
Dayton Callie
Lieutenant O'Shea
Neil Brown Jr.
Rafael Perez
Shea Whigham
Frank Lyga
Xander Berkeley
Edwards
Louis Herthum
City Attorney Stone
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Shamier Anderson
David Mack
Laurence Mason
FBI Agent Dunton
Christian George
Belsher
Michael Paré
Varney
Amin Joseph
Kevin Gaines
Josh Hardwick
Russell Poole, Jr.
Director: Brad Furman
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1What is movie City of Lies (2018)?
It is a movie released in 2018 within the Crime, Thriller, Drama category.
2What is the story of City of Lies?
City of Lies (2018) is a movie in the Crime, Thriller, Drama category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch City of Lies online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
4What is the rating of City of Lies?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 6.4/10 based on 687 ratings.
5What is the runtime of City of Lies?
Its runtime is about 112 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is City of Lies best suited for?
Built for anyone drawn to mystery, tension, and storytelling that prefers implication over easy answers.
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