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DRAMA . 2009 . 1h 44m . English . 6.9/10

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"Truth is stranger than family"

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.

Starring Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Steven Strait
Box Office $7.9M
6.9/10
Rating
$7.9M
Box Office
1h 44m
Runtime
2009
Year
BREAK EVEN
+31% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Truth is stranger than family

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.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
City Island earned $7.9M worldwide on a $6.0M budget — a 31% return on investment.
Director
City Island was directed by Raymond De Felitta.
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Cast
Andy Garcia stars as Vince Rizzo in City Island.
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Year context
City Island was released 17 years ago in 2009.

CREW

BOX OFFICE

$6.0M
Budget
$7.9M
Revenue
+31%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict

STUDIOS (5)

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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (393 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$6,000,000
Box Office
$7,875,862
Profit
+$1,875,862
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is City Island about?
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 long is City Island?
City Island has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who directed City Island?
City Island was directed by Raymond De Felitta.
Who stars in City Island?
The cast of City Island includes Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Steven Strait, Emily Mortimer, Ezra Miller.
How much did City Island make at the box office?
City Island earned $7,875,862 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $6,000,000.
What is the rating of City Island?
City Island has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 393 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Comedy

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