City of Tiny Lights 2016
“Some secrets should remain buried”
What is City of Tiny Lights?
Released in 2016, City of Tiny Lights is a crime, drama, and thriller film with a running time of one hour and fifty minutes. Set in the multicultural metropolis of modern-day London, the story follows a seemingly straightforward missing-person case that launches a down-at-heel private eye into a dangerous world of religious fanaticism and political intrigue.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 12, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Belgium, United Kingdom
- Studios
- Sixteen Films, BBC Film, MEDIA Programme of the European Union
- Budget
- $3,892,200
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10 from 87 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~110 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Sixteen Films, BBC Film, MEDIA Programme of the European Union
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Overview
Released in 2016, City of Tiny Lights is a crime, drama, and thriller film with a running time of one hour and fifty minutes. Set in the multicultural metropolis of modern-day London, the story follows a seemingly straightforward missing-person case that launches a down-at-heel private eye into a dangerous world of religious fanaticism and political intrigue. Tommy Akhtar, who works as a snoop in London and is the son of immigrants, is visited by Melody Chase. Melody asks him to look for her missing roommate Natasha, who is a Russian prostitute. To investigate, Tommy steals a keycard from the cleaning staff and sneaks into the hotel room where Natasha met her last client. Inside the room, he discovers the dead body of Usman Rana.
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is City of Tiny Lights worth watching?
City of Tiny Lights holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 87 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie City of Tiny Lights and when was it released?
City of Tiny Lights is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.
Who directed City of Tiny Lights?
City of Tiny Lights was directed by Pete Travis.
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