Broken City (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2013, Broken City is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Allen Hughes, running about 109 minutes. “Proof Can Be a Powerful Weapon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a broken city rife with injustice, ex-cop Billy Taggart seeks redemption and revenge after being double-crossed and then framed by its most powerful figure, the mayor. Billy's relentless pursuit of justice, matched only by his streetwise toughness, makes him an unstoppable force - and the mayor's worst nightmare.
Who’s in it. Broken City stars Mark Wahlberg as Billy Taggart, Russell Crowe as Nicholas Hostetler, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Cathleen Hostetler and Jeffrey Wright as Carl Fairbanks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Broken City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel and 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 Broken City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken City (2013)?
- In US, Broken City is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, and 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 Broken City worth watching?
- Broken City holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broken City?
- Broken City stars Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jeffrey Wright and Barry Pepper.
- When was Broken City released?
- Broken City was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.