Lower City (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2005, Lower City is a drama film directed by Sérgio Machado, running about 98 minutes. “Love to live. Live to love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Best friends Deco and Naldinho co-own a cargo boat in Brazil's Salvador da Bahia. They give a ride to a sultry prostitute named Karinna, and soon both men fall prey to her considerable sexual charms, pushing the bounds of their friendship to the limit.
Who’s in it. Lower City stars Lázaro Ramos as Deco, Alice Braga as Karinna, Wagner Moura as Naldinho and João Miguel as Edvan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Lower City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lower City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lower City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lower City (2005)?
- In GB, Lower City is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lower City worth watching?
- Lower City holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lower City?
- Lower City stars Lázaro Ramos, Alice Braga, Wagner Moura, João Miguel and Maria Menezes.
- When was Lower City released?
- Lower City was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.