They Came to a City (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1944, They Came to a City is a fantasy and drama film directed by Basil Dearden, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. People from different walks of life mysteriously find themselves at the gate of an unknown city
Who’s in it. They Came to a City stars John Clements as Joe Dinmore, Googie Withers as Alice, Raymond Huntley as Malcolm Stritton and Renee Gadd as Mrs. Stritton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, They Came to a City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Came to a City page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Came to a City tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Came to a City (1944)?
- In US, They Came to a City is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is They Came to a City worth watching?
- They Came to a City holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Came to a City?
- They Came to a City stars John Clements, Googie Withers, Raymond Huntley, Renee Gadd and A.E. Matthews.
- When was They Came to a City released?
- They Came to a City was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.