The City (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2023, The City is a music, mystery, drama and crime film directed by Amit Ulman, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A rap opera that takes place in the world of film noir - on a stormy night Sarah Bennett arrives at Detective Joe's investigation office. She asks him to find her missing sister. Drunk Joe initially waves her off but something about Sarah touches him and he finally agrees to investigate the case, knowing that nothing good will come of it. Jack, Joe's partner, doesn't like it and feels something is wrong. Joe realizes that behind the whole affair is the city's biggest criminal that no one wants to mess with, and on top of all that, Sarah disappears. Now Joe must solve the problem. All dialogues are rhymed and sung on the beat.
Who’s in it. The City stars Amit Ulman as Joe Halfon, Moria Akons as Sarah Bennett, Omer Havron as Jack Halperin and Alon Neuman as Shlomi McMurphy / Menashe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The City has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The City page.
If you liked it. Fans of The City tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The City (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The City worth watching?
- The City holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music, mystery, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The City?
- The City stars Amit Ulman, Moria Akons, Omer Havron, Alon Neuman and Idan Alterman.
- When was The City released?
- The City was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.