Where to watch Prince of the City (1981) tonight
Prince of the City (1981) runs 2 h 47 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.0 from 195 TMDB members. New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice eliminate corruption in the police department, as long as he will not have to turn in any close friends. In doing so, Ciello uncovers a conspiracy within the force to smuggle drugs to street informants.
- Runtime
- 2 h 47 min — ends 10:47 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Crime
- Released
- August 19, 1981
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 from 195 votes
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Starring
- Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
Questions people ask
- How long is Prince of the City?
- Prince of the City is 2 h 47 min long (167 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:47 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Prince of the City rated?
- Prince of the City is rated R in the US.
- Is Prince of the City a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 47 min, plan the evening: start by 8:13 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Prince of the City?
- As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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If you like Prince of the City
- The Seven-Ups (1973)
- Man on a Ledge (2012)
- Cry of the City (1948)
- Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)
- The Racket (1951)
- Michael Clayton (2007)
- Premium Rush (2012)
- All the President's Men (1976)
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