City of Men(2007)
Cidade dos Homens
An unforgettable tale of friendship and survival in a city where the greatest challenge is growing up.
City of Men Synopsis
Best buddies Acerola and Laranjinha, about to turn 18, discover things about their missing fathers' pasts which will shatter their solid friendship, in the middle of a war between rival drug gangs from Rio's favelas.
City of Men (2007) is a drama film directed by Paulo Morelli, released on August 31, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Jonathan Haagensen and Rodrigo de Odé. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 306 ratings.
- Director:
- Paulo Morelli
- Writers:
- Elena Soarez
- Producers:
- Andrea Barata Ribeiro, Bel Berlinck, Fernando Meirelles
- Cinematographer:
- Adriano Goldman
- Composer:
- Antonio Pinto
- Production:
- Globo Filmes, O2 Filmes, 20th Century Fox Brazil, Petrobras
- Revenue:
- $307,076
- Status:
- Released
City of Men (2007) Trailer
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City of Men Cast & Crew
Main cast
Douglas Silva
as Acerola ´Ace´
Darlan Cunha
as Laranjinha `Wallace´
Jonathan Haagensen
as Madrugadão ´Midnight`
Rodrigo de Odé
as Heraldo
Camila Monteiro
as Cris
Naima Silva
as Camila
- Eduardo 'BR' Piranha
Eduardo 'BR' Piranha
as Nefast ´Fasto´
Luciano Vidigal
as Fiel
- Pedro Henrique
Pedro Henrique
as Caju
- Vítor Oliveira
Vítor Oliveira
as Clayton
- Vinícius Oliveira
Vinícius Oliveira
as Clayton
- Rafaela Santos
Rafaela Santos
as Bela da Madrugada
Key crew
Directed by Paulo Morelli, written by Elena Soarez, produced by Andrea Barata Ribeiro, Bel Berlinck and Fernando Meirelles.
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City of Men Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 306 ratings.
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City of Men – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch City of Men online?
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City of Men (2007) is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in City of Men?
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The main cast of City of Men (2007) includes Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Jonathan Haagensen, Rodrigo de Odé and Camila Monteiro. The film was directed by Paulo Morelli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was City of Men released?
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City of Men was released on August 31, 2007 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is City of Men worth watching?
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City of Men (2007) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 306 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for City of Men?
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Yes. The official City of Men trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.