City of Men (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2007, City of Men is a drama film directed by Paulo Morelli, running about 106 minutes. “An unforgettable tale of friendship and survival in a city where the greatest challenge is growing up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Best buddies Acerola and Laranjinha, about to turn 18, discover things about their missing fathers' pasts which will shatter their solid friendship, in the middle of a war between rival drug gangs from Rio's favelas.
Who’s in it. City of Men stars Douglas Silva as Acerola ´Ace´, Darlan Cunha as Laranjinha `Wallace´, Jonathan Haagensen as Madrugadão ´Midnight` and Rodrigo dos Santos as Heraldo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, City of Men has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $307.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch City of Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of City of Men tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch City of Men (2007)?
- In US, City of Men is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is City of Men worth watching?
- City of Men holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in City of Men?
- City of Men stars Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Jonathan Haagensen, Rodrigo dos Santos and Fábio Lago.
- When was City of Men released?
- City of Men was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.