City Island (2009)
Kernel Score: 74% · 394 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2009-03-06
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch City Island
- Stream: Philo, Starz
- Free with ads: Hoopla, The CW, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
City Island parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that City Island involves family secrets, an extramarital affair, and adult themes like fetishism and stripping played for comedy.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — References an extramarital affair, a stripper, and fetishism, handled comedically rather than graphically.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Raymond De Felitta
Cast
- Andy Garcia as Vince Rizzo
- Julianna Margulies as Joyce Rizzo
- Steven Strait as Tony
- Emily Mortimer as Molly Charlesworth
- Ezra Miller as Vincent "Vinnie" Rizzo, Jr.
- Dominik Garcia as Vivian Rizzo
- Carrie Baker Reynolds as Denise
- Hope Glendon-Ross as Cheryl
- Alan Arkin as Michael Malakov
- Louis Mustillo as Bruno
City Island FAQ
Is City Island good?
City Island has a 74% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 394 audience ratings.
Where can I watch City Island?
In the US you can stream City Island on Philo and Starz, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, The CW, YouTube Free, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is City Island OK for kids?
City Island is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that City Island involves family secrets, an extramarital affair, and adult themes like fetishism and stripping played for comedy.
What movies are like City Island?
If you liked City Island, try The King of Comedy, Bellissima, The Past and Brute Force.