Emerald Cities (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1983, Emerald Cities is a notable film directed by Rick Schmidt.
What it’s about. Emerald Cities, completing the trilogy, is a story about a young woman who runs off from her Death Valley home to seek her fortune. Her drunken dad still stuck in his Santa suit from the local Christmas pagent, follows and soon comes in contact with the "new dark ages" of 1984. Juxtapositions of "on-the street" interviews (by Willie Boy Walker), punk performances by bands Flipper and The Mutants, TV shows of past-life hypnotism and nuclear destruction, and a crazed ex-con all finally intermix with the characters' own sagas.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Emerald Cities has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emerald Cities page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emerald Cities (1983)?
- In US, Emerald Cities is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Emerald Cities worth watching?
- Emerald Cities holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Emerald Cities released?
- Emerald Cities was released in 1983.