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City of Lies

6.320181h 52mRMovieCrimeThrillerDrama

Los Angeles Police Department detective Russell Poole has spent years trying to solve his biggest case -- the murders of The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur -- but after two decades, the investigation remains open. Jack Jackson, a…

DirectorBrad Furman
WriterChristian Contreras
ProducersRandall Sullivan·Kia Jam

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Cast · Directed by Brad Furman

JDJohnny Depp
Johnny Depp
Russell Poole
FWForest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker
Jack Jackson
THToby Huss
Toby Huss
Detective Fred Miller
DCDayton Callie
Dayton Callie
Lieutenant O'Shea
NJNeil Brown Jr.
Neil Brown Jr.
Rafael Perez
SWShea Whigham
Shea Whigham
Frank Lyga
XBXander Berkeley
Xander Berkeley
Edwards
LHLouis Herthum
Louis Herthum
City Attorney Stone
SAShamier Anderson
Shamier Anderson
David Mack
LMLaurence Mason
Laurence Mason
FBI Agent Dunton
CGChristian George
Christian George
Belsher
MPMichael Paré
Michael Paré
Varney

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City of Lies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams City of Lies?

City of Lies is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MovieSphere+ and Howdy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is City of Lies on Netflix?

No, City of Lies is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and MovieSphere+.

Is City of Lies on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — City of Lies is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch City of Lies for free?

City of Lies is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.

Is City of Lies based on a true story?

Yes — City of Lies is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).