City by the Sea

When you're searching for a killer... the last suspect you want to see is your son.

20021h 48m5.8(398 votes)

CrimeDramaMystery

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. It stars Robert De Niro, Frances McDormand, and James Franco. The film runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.8 out of 10 from 398 votes.

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Director

Michael Caton-Jones

Cast

Robert De Niro

Vincent LaMarca

Frances McDormand

Michelle

James Franco

Joey

Eliza Dushku

Gina

William Forsythe

Spyder

Patti LuPone

Maggie

Anson Mount

Dave Simon

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Frequently Asked Questions About City by the Sea

Where can I watch City by the Sea?

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Who stars in City by the Sea?

City by the Sea stars Robert De Niro, Frances McDormand, James Franco, and Eliza Dushku, and was directed by Michael Caton-Jones.

How long is City by the Sea?

City by the Sea has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes.

When did City by the Sea come out?

City by the Sea was released in 2002.

What genre is City by the Sea?

City by the Sea is a crime, drama, and mystery film.

Is City by the Sea worth watching?

City by the Sea holds an average audience score of 5.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.