# City of Men (2007) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/city-of-men-2007/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 71% |
| Editorial Rating | 73/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 81% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 62/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| Director | Paulo Morelli |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 106 min |

## Quick answer

City of Men (2007) earns a 71% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The companion to City of God expands its world with humor and heart amid familiar brutality. Metascore 62/100. Directed by Paulo Morelli.

## Celluloid verdict

The companion to City of God expands its world with humor and heart amid familiar brutality.

## Synopsis

Two best friends in a Rio favela confront fatherhood, gang pressure, and the possibility of escape before violence closes in.

## Cast

Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Phellipe Haagensen

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV, Paramount+
the United States: fuboTV, Paramount+

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is City of Men worth watching?**
City of Men holds a 71% Celluloid Score. The companion to City of God expands its world with humor and heart amid familiar brutality.

**What is City of Men about?**
Two best friends in a Rio favela confront fatherhood, gang pressure, and the possibility of escape before violence closes in.

**Who directed City of Men?**
City of Men (2007) was directed by Paulo Morelli.

**What is the Celluloid Score of City of Men?**
71% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (73/100), Metascore (62/100), Letterboxd (3.9/5), and IMDb (7.2/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch City of Men?**
City of Men is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount+; on fuboTV, Paramount+ in the United States. Availability varies by region.

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