City of Lies (2021)
English biographical film directed by Brad Furman
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m 112 min
- Released
- 19 March 2021
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
City of Lies has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 19 March 2021. It is directed by Brad Furman and stars Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker and Rockmond Dunbar.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Brad Furman
- Cast
- Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, Rockmond Dunbar, Neil Brown, Jr., Toby Huss, Dayton Callie, Xander Berkeley, Shea Whigham, Michael Paré, Louis Herthum, Kevin Chapman, Angela Gots
- Music
- Chris Hajian
- Production
- Good Films, Infinitum Nihil
- Distribution
- Global Road Entertainment
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $50 million
- Based on
- LAbyrinth: A Detective Investigates the Murders of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., the Implication of Death Row Records' Suge Knight, and the Origins of the Los Angeles Police Scandal
- Set in
- Los Angeles
- Filmed in
- Los Angeles
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 19 March 2021
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of City of Lies?
City of Lies has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes, or 112 min.
When did City of Lies release?
City of Lies released on 19 March 2021.
Who directed City of Lies?
City of Lies is directed by Brad Furman.
Who is in the cast of City of Lies?
The cast of City of Lies includes Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, Rockmond Dunbar, Neil Brown, Jr., Toby Huss and Dayton Callie.
What is the budget of City of Lies?
The budget of City of Lies is reported as $50 million.
What is City of Lies rated in the US?
City of Lies is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is City of Lies based on a true story or a book?
City of Lies is based on LAbyrinth: A Detective Investigates the Murders of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., the Implication of Death Row Records' Suge Knight, and the Origins of the Los Angeles Police Scandal.
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