City Island_
"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.
Director
Raymond De Felitta
Starring
Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Steven Strait
Box Office
$7.9M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Box office
City Island earned $7.9M worldwide on a $6.0M budget — a 31% return on investment.
Year context
City Island was released 17 years ago in 2009.
CAST (20)
Andy Garcia
Vince Rizzo
Julianna Margulies
Joyce Rizzo
Steven Strait
Tony
Emily Mortimer
Molly Charlesworth
Ezra Miller
Vincent "Vinnie" Rizzo, Jr.
Dominik Garcia
Vivian Rizzo
Carrie Baker Reynolds
Denise
HG
Hope Glendon-Ross
Cheryl
Alan Arkin
Michael Malakov
Louis Mustillo
Bruno
Jee Young Han
Casting Assistant
Sarah Saltzberg
Casting Director
Curtiss Cook
Matt Cruniff
Sharon Angela
Tanya
ME
Marianne Ebert
Ezmalia
Paul Romero
Security Man
Paul Diomede
Working Class Guy
Vernon Campbell
Bouncer
BM
Ben Mathes
Male Actor
JL
Jennifer Larkin
Female Actor
CREW
Director
Writer
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
Trailer
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
KEYWORDS (11)
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family secrets
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extramarital affair
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