---
title: "Cut Throat City"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cut-throat-city-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 493065
imdb_id: "tt3547306"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 123
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 159
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Cut Throat City (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cut-throat-city-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Cut Throat City is a 2020 American heist film directed by Rza from a screenplay by Paul Cuschieri. The film belongs to the action, crime, drama, and thriller genres and runs for two hours and three minutes. Its ensemble cast includes Shameik Moore, T.I., Demetrius Shipp Jr., Kat Graham, Wesley Snipes, Terrence Howard, Eiza González, and Ethan Hawke. The story follows four boyhood friends who return to New Orleans and its Lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina. Upon their return, they discover that their home has been decimated and that all prospects for work have been swept away. Facing desperate circumstances and lacking employment, the crew turns to a local gangster for help. They are subsequently hired to execute a daring casino heist located right in the heart of the city. The production had a United States release date in July 2020.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: RZA
- **Networks / Studios**: Rumble Riot Pictures, Patriot Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shameik Moore** as *Blink*
- **Demetrius Shipp Jr.** as *Miracle*
- **Denzel Whitaker** as *Andre*
- **Keean Johnson** as *Junior*
- **Kat Graham** as *Demyra*
- **T.I.** as *Lorenzo «Cousin» Bass*
- **Terrence Howard** as *The Saint*
- **Rob Morgan** as *Courtney*
- **Eiza González** as *Lucinda Benoit*
- **Ethan Hawke** as *Jackson Symms*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Cut Throat City online?
Cut Throat City is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Cut Throat City worth watching?
Cut Throat City holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 159 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Cut Throat City and when was it released?
Cut Throat City is a feature film with a runtime of 123 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Cut Throat City?
Cut Throat City was directed by RZA.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cut Throat City — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/493065)
- [Cut Throat City - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cut_Throat_City)
- [Cut Throat City (2020) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3547306/fullcredits/)
- [Cut Throat City (2020) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/493065-cut-throat-city/cast)
- [Cut Throat City - movie: watch stream online](https://www.justwatch.com/)
- [Cut Throat City - Film 2018](https://www.allocine.fr/)

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