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City Island

  • 20092009
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
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Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Dominik Garcia, Emily Mortimer, Steven Strait, and Ezra Miller in City Island (2009)
When prison guard and aspiring actor, Vince Rizzo (Andy Garcia) is asked to reveal his biggest secret during his drama class, he inadvertently sets off a chain of events that turns his mundane suburban life into total chaos. Vince takes great pains covering up his half-truths from his family, but soon it becomes clear that everyone—his hot-tempered wife (Julianna Margulies), college student daughter (Dominik Garcia-Lorido), long-lost ex-con son (Steven Strait), charismatic acting partner (Emily Mortimer) and even his drama coach (Alan Arkin) - all have secrets of their own. Everyone’s furtive deceptions collide with hilarious results. Set on City Island, a quaint fishing community on the outskirts of the Bronx, this smart and charming comedy explores the absurd secrets and vices people choose to keep from their loved ones…and the realization that the truth is easier to cope with than well-intentioned white lies.
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Prison guard Vince tells Molly from acting class, that one inmate is his 24 y.o. love child. Vince takes him home to stay with his family - straight A son with fat girl fetish, college dropo... Read allPrison guard Vince tells Molly from acting class, that one inmate is his 24 y.o. love child. Vince takes him home to stay with his family - straight A son with fat girl fetish, college dropout/stripper daughter and cute wife.Prison guard Vince tells Molly from acting class, that one inmate is his 24 y.o. love child. Vince takes him home to stay with his family - straight A son with fat girl fetish, college dropout/stripper daughter and cute wife.

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  • Director
    • Raymond De Felitta
  • Writer
    • Raymond De Felitta
  • Stars
    • Andy Garcia
    • Julianna Margulies
    • Steven Strait
Top credits
  • Director
    • Raymond De Felitta
  • Writer
    • Raymond De Felitta
  • Stars
    • Andy Garcia
    • Julianna Margulies
    • Steven Strait
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 115User reviews
    • 140Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations

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    Dominik Garcia in City Island (2009)
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    Top cast

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    Andy Garcia
    Andy Garcia
    • Vince Rizzoas Vince Rizzo
    Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies
    • Joyce Rizzoas Joyce Rizzo
    Steven Strait
    Steven Strait
    • Tonyas Tony
    Emily Mortimer
    Emily Mortimer
    • Mollyas Molly
    Ezra Miller
    Ezra Miller
    • Vince Jr.as Vince Jr.
    Dominik Garcia
    Dominik Garcia
    • Vivian Rizzoas Vivian Rizzo
    • (as Dominik García-Lorido)
    Carrie Baker Reynolds
    Carrie Baker Reynolds
    • Deniseas Denise
    Hope Glendon-Ross
    • Cherylas Cheryl
    Alan Arkin
    Alan Arkin
    • Michael Malakovas Michael Malakov
    Louis Mustillo
    Louis Mustillo
    • Brunoas Bruno
    Jee Young Han
    Jee Young Han
    • Casting Assistantas Casting Assistant
    Sarah Saltzberg
    • Casting Directoras Casting Director
    Curtiss Cook
    Curtiss Cook
    • Matt Cruniffas Matt Cruniff
    Sharon Angela
    Sharon Angela
    • Tanyaas Tanya
    Marianne Ebert
    • Ezmaliaas Ezmalia
    • (as Marianni Ebert)
    Paul Romero
    Paul Romero
    • Security Manas Security Man
    Paul Diomede
    • Working Class Guyas Working Class Guy
    Vernon Campbell
    Vernon Campbell
    • Bounceras Bouncer
    • (as Vernon W. Campbell)
    • Director
      • Raymond De Felitta
    • Writer
      • Raymond De Felitta
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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 (Strait) brought home by Vince (Garcia), the patriarch of the family, who is a corrections officer in real life, and a hopeful actor in private. —IMDb Editors
    domestic comedynew york city new yorkensemble castpeeping tomsubjective camera168 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Truth is stranger than family
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for sexual content, smoking and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Dominik Garcia (Vivian Rizzo) is the real life daughter of Andy Garcia (Vincent Rizzo).
    • Goofs
      The word "Associate" Producers is misspelled in the credits.
    • Quotes

      Vince Rizzo: Did you sleep outside last night?

      Vince Jr.: No, no, no. I did heroin with a bunch of prostitutes at the Plaza Hotel. I'm thinking of becoming a pimp.

      Vince Rizzo: Good. I'll see you later.

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #17.102 (2010)

    User reviews115

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    WHAT. A. GEM!
    We stumbled upon this title via Prime and what an incredible surprise. Quirky story, great acting across the board A group of damaged, lying, dysfunctional folks who each have a hidden secret, suspicions, and in the end, all really love each other, or learn to. Just a treat. WATCH IT!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (France)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Make Someone Happy
    • Filming locations
      • City Island, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • CineSon Entertainment
      • Medici Entertainment
      • Lucky Monkey Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,671,036
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $32,001
      • Mar 21, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,878,856
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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