City Island 2009
“Truth is stranger than family”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Director
- Raymond De Felitta
- Networks
- Filmsmith Productions, CineSon Entertainment, Medici Entertainment
What is City Island?
City Island is a 2009 comedy and drama film directed and set in the Bronx's City Island, premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on April 26, 2009, with a US release date of March 6, 2009. The story focuses on the Rizzos, a family who keeps their individual habits, careers, and aspirations completely hidden from one another until patriarch and corrections officer Vince brings home a young ex-con.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 6, 2009
- Studios
- Filmsmith Productions, CineSon Entertainment, Medici Entertainment
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10
- Episode runtime
- ~104 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Filmsmith Productions, CineSon Entertainment, Medici Entertainment
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Overview
City Island is a 2009 comedy and drama film directed and set in the Bronx's City Island, premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on April 26, 2009, with a US release date of March 6, 2009. The story focuses on the Rizzos, a family who keeps their individual habits, careers, and aspirations completely hidden from one another until patriarch and corrections officer Vince brings home a young ex-con.
Culturally, the film is recognized for its theatrical premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival and its exploration of family dysfunction and private dreams. With a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes and a PG-13 rating, it delivers a blend of comedic and dramatic storytelling as the household's delicate web of lies faces sudden disruption.
Should you watch it?
“A secretive family has their delicate web of lies disturbed by a young ex-con.”
- Explore the unique dynamics of the Rizzo family, whose members keep their habits and careers hidden from one another.
- Watch patriarch Vince balance his real life as a corrections officer with his private aspirations of becoming an actor.
- See how the arrival of a young ex-con brought home by Vince disrupts the household's delicate web of lies.
- Viewers looking for a straightforward narrative may find the family's complex web of concealed habits and aspirations demanding to untangle.
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven comedy and drama about families harboring hidden secrets and ambitions.
The film combines drama and comedy elements with a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes, rated PG-13.
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Where can I stream City Island?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms that currently list the movie, such as The Movie Database where it is indicated under Now Streaming and Watch Now.
Is City Island worth watching?
The film holds a 74% rating on Kinobox.cz, reflecting generally positive engagement from viewers interested in its comedy-drama storyline.
What is the runtime or binge duration of City Island?
City Island is a feature film with a total runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch before viewing?
No, City Island is a standalone feature film rather than a television series with episodes.
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