City Island
Seen it?2009 | 104 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The King of Comedy or Tully, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
The Rizzos, a family who doesn't share their habits, aspirations, and careers with one another, find their delicate web of lies disturbed by the arrival of a young ex-con brought home by Vince, the patriarch of the family, who is a corrections officer in real life, and a hopeful actor in private.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Raymond De Felitta
- Andy GarciaVince Rizzo
- Julianna MarguliesJoyce Rizzo
- Steven StraitTony
- Emily MortimerMolly Charlesworth
- Ezra MillerVince Jr.
- Dominik GarciaVivian Rizzo
- Carrie Baker ReynoldsDenise
- Hope Glendon-RossCheryl
- Alan ArkinMichael Malakov
- Louis MustilloBruno