California City (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2014, California City is a drama and documentary film directed by Bastian Günther, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. The films follows a man through the post apocalyptic environment of the housing crisis in the Mojave Desert. His job is to rid the pools of foreclosed homes of unwanted pests. On the road through this isolated region, he reflects on alternative ways of living and finds himself in his own solitude. CALIFORNIA CITY is a hybrid film which fluidly crosses the borders between fiction, documentary and essay. The form reflects the narrator's state of mind through feature film elements and an impressionistic use of images, photos and narration.
Who’s in it. California City stars Jay Lewis.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, California City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on GuideDoc. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch California City page.
If you liked it. Fans of California City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch California City (2014)?
- In GB, California City is available to stream on GuideDoc. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is California City worth watching?
- California City holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in California City?
- California City stars Jay Lewis.
- When was California City released?
- California City was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.