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Is the movie City of God available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

At Stream Tracker, we keep an eye on where the films that matter are streaming. City of God (2002) is a raw, kinetic portrait of life in Rio’s favelas: through Rocket’s camera and José “Zé” Pequeno’s ruthless rise, the film plunges into gangs, drugs and escalating violence. Nominated for four Academy Awards (including Best Director) and the recipient of numerous international honors, Fernando Meirelles’s film remains a landmark of modern cinema. In this article we check whether City of God is currently available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or Apple TV+ and explain the best ways to watch this intense, unforgettable story.

City of God

Synopsis

In the impoverished favelas of 1970s Rio de Janeiro, two young men head down opposing roads: Rocket, an aspiring photographer, documents the neighborhood’s escalating drug violence through his lens, while José “Zé” Pequeno, driven by ambition and a hunger for power, plunges into the ruthless world of drug trafficking.

Release date

2002

Duration

2h 10min

Rating

Country

Brésil, France

Genre(s)

Crime, Drame

Watch on which platform City of God

Updated on 12/03/2026

Netflix

Not available

Disney+

Not available

Prime Video

Available

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Apple TV+

Not available

Trailer

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