Somewhere in the City (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film
Released in 1998, Somewhere in the City is a comedy and drama film directed by Ramin Niami, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. The film portrays life of New York City's Lower East Side inhabitants. Introvert therapist Betty is befriended with Chinese immigrant Lu Lu, leftist radical Che is also Lu Lu's friend. Italian immigrant and wife of supervisor of building where they all live, Marta, is having an affair with her neighbour Frankie who likes scams. One of his scams goes terribly wrong.
Who’s in it. Somewhere in the City stars Bai Ling as Lu Lu, Sandra Bernhard as Betty, Ornella Muti as Marta and Robert John Burke as Frankie, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Somewhere in the City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Somewhere in the City tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Somewhere in the City (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Somewhere in the City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Somewhere in the City?
- Somewhere in the City stars Bai Ling, Sandra Bernhard, Ornella Muti, Robert John Burke and Peter Stormare.
- When was Somewhere in the City released?
- Somewhere in the City was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.