City Hall (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, City Hall is a thriller and drama film directed by Harold Becker, running about 111 minutes. “It started with a shootout on a rainswept street and ended in a scandal that shattered New York.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The accidental shooting of a boy in New York leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences.
Who’s in it. City Hall stars Al Pacino as Mayor John Pappas, John Cusack as Kevin Calhoun, Bridget Fonda as Marybeth Cogan and Danny Aiello as Frank Anselmo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, City Hall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Hall page.
If you liked it. Fans of City Hall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch City Hall (1996)?
- In US, City Hall 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 Hall worth watching?
- City Hall holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in City Hall?
- City Hall stars Al Pacino, John Cusack, Bridget Fonda, Danny Aiello and Martin Landau.
- When was City Hall released?
- City Hall was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.