# City of God (2002) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/city-of-god-2002/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 94% |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.5/5 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Director | Fernando Meirelles |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Runtime | 130 min |

## Quick answer

City of God (2002) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Meirelles' kinetic crime saga announced Brazil as a force in global cinema with raw energy and style. Metascore 79/100. Directed by Fernando Meirelles.

## Critics consensus

Meirelles' kinetic crime saga announced Brazil as a force in global cinema with raw energy and style.

## Synopsis

Two boys grow up in a Rio favela where photography and violence offer the only paths out of poverty amid escalating drug wars.

## Cast

Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is City of God worth watching?**
City of God holds a 88% Celluloid Score. Meirelles' kinetic crime saga announced Brazil as a force in global cinema with raw energy and style.

**What is City of God about?**
Two boys grow up in a Rio favela where photography and violence offer the only paths out of poverty amid escalating drug wars.

**Who directed City of God?**
City of God (2002) was directed by Fernando Meirelles.

**What is the Celluloid Score of City of God?**
88% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 94%, Metascore 79/100, Letterboxd 4.5/5, and IMDb 8.6/10.

**Where can I watch City of God?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the City of God page for current options.

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