City by the Sea (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2002, City by the Sea is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Michael Caton-Jones, running about 108 minutes. “When you're searching for a killer... the last suspect you want to see is your son.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vincent LaMarca is a dedicated and well-respected New York City police detective who has gone to great lengths to distance himself from his past, but then makes the terrible discovery that his own son has fallen into a life of crime.
Who’s in it. City by the Sea stars Robert De Niro as Vincent LaMarca, Frances McDormand as Michelle, James Franco as Joey and Eliza Dushku as Gina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, City by the Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch City by the Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of City by the Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch City by the Sea (2002)?
- In US, City by the Sea is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is City by the Sea worth watching?
- City by the Sea holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in City by the Sea?
- City by the Sea stars Robert De Niro, Frances McDormand, James Franco, Eliza Dushku and William Forsythe.
- When was City by the Sea released?
- City by the Sea was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.