City by the Sea(2002)
When you're searching for a killer... the last suspect you want to see is your son.
City by the Sea Synopsis
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.
City by the Sea (2002) is a crime, drama and mystery film directed by Michael Caton-Jones, released on September 6, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Robert De Niro, Frances McDormand, James Franco and Eliza Dushku. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 396 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Caton-Jones
- Writers:
- Ken Hixon, Mike McAlary
- Producers:
- Brad Grey, Michael Caton-Jones, Matthew Baer
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Walter Lindenlaub
- Composer:
- John Murphy
- Production:
- Franchise Pictures, Brad Grey Pictures
- Budget:
- $40,000,000
- Revenue:
- $22,433,915
- Status:
- Released
City by the Sea (2002) Trailer
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City by the Sea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert De Niro
as Vincent LaMarca
Frances McDormand
as Michelle
James Franco
as Joey
Eliza Dushku
as Gina
William Forsythe
as Spyder
Patti LuPone
as Maggie
Anson Mount
as Dave Simon
John Doman
as Henderson
Brian Tarantina
as Snake
Drena De Niro
as Vanessa Hansen
Michael P. Moran
as Herb
Nestor Serrano
as Rossi
Key crew
Directed by Michael Caton-Jones, written by Ken Hixon and Mike McAlary, produced by Brad Grey, Michael Caton-Jones and Matthew Baer.
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City by the Sea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 396 ratings.
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City by the Sea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch City by the Sea online?
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City by the Sea (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in City by the Sea?
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The main cast of City by the Sea (2002) includes Robert De Niro, Frances McDormand, James Franco, Eliza Dushku and William Forsythe. The film was directed by Michael Caton-Jones. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was City by the Sea released?
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City by the Sea was released on September 6, 2002 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is City by the Sea worth watching?
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City by the Sea (2002) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 396 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for City by the Sea?
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Yes. The official City by the Sea trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.