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City of Tiny Lights

Play trailer Poster for City of Tiny Lights 2016,  1h 50m,  Crime/ Drama/ Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 61% 38 Reviews Tomatometer 39% 100+ Ratings Popcornmeter
61% Tomatometer 38 Reviews 39% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
In modern-day London, a private investigator becomes entangled in the world of religious fanaticism and political intrigue while investigating a missing persons case.

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Barry Hertz Globe and Mail Jun 2, 2017
2.5/4
Travis's noir is entirely watchable, but it's only because of to Ahmed's captivating presence. Go to Full Review
Radheyan Simonpillai NOW Toronto Jun 1, 2017
3/5
Ahmed gives a stellar, attentive performance, his eyes darting about to catch the details in every scene. It's easy to miss the meticulousness of his work in a film with excessive stylistic tics. Go to Full Review
Patrick Smith Daily Telegraph (UK) Apr 9, 2017
3/5
A decent vehicle for Ahmed to show why he's considered one of Britain's most interesting young stars. Go to Full Review
Carolyn Mauricette Cinema Axis May 16, 2019
See City of Tiny Lights for what it does right: updating a classic film style with a person of colour as the lead in a racially diverse setting. Go to Full Review
Tori Brazier One Room With A View Mar 5, 2019
3/5
An uneven but wholehearted effort to honour both contemporary London and film noir. A great ensemble makes light work of the staid script... Go to Full Review
Alexa Dalby Dog and Wolf Nov 19, 2018
3/5
The contemporary London twist gives the genre a shot of adrenaline and a watchable character in Tommy who would merit being seen in more adventures. Go to Full Review
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Poe W Mar 11, 2018 We get it, he drinks wild turkey Whiskey.... Different, but could have been a lot better.
Theodore P Sep 29, 2017 I have the tendency to finish movies that look bad because I like the lead actor.
Kylo P Sep 22, 2017 One thing this movie pulls of that American made counterparts with British actors can't quite nail, is the vernacular. Though it was quite too lax in comparison to other crime/dramas much like the show The Night Of which Ahmed starred in and was nothing short of phenomenal. This movie even in its darkest and most tensest moments just somehow felt so mellow and hollow. See more
Kylo R Sep 8, 2017 Good moody but accents that are so thick many lines hot away. Wish I had subtititles. SPOILER Wish they hadn't given away daddy's possession of a gunso obviously.. See more
Hermione L Aug 6, 2017 Good enough for a watch, but the movie doesn't click and the most obvious person is just looked over constantly....meh.
Rey S Jun 16, 2017 LONDON DICK. Private eyeing in present day Britain is a rough proposition. Guns are illegal, and then there's the whole immigration tension going on. Tommy Akhtar (wild eyed Riz Ahmed) is a typical, hard-drinking, tough talking, fistcuffing gumshoe with a heart of gold, trying to solve a missing Russian escort case whilst his very complicated past comes back to further cloud the perpetually rainy skies of London. Ahmed is perfect in the lead, offering equal parts macho and empathetic soul; the gutsy dick able to take a beating, romance a good woman, and stand loyally by his loved ones. "City of Tiny Lights" uses interesting political bents with religious, racial and drug tensions seething in the background, showing England for the explosive melting pot it truly is. Beautifully shot in wet, dark London, sparkling with Christmassy bokeh lights popping out of ominous shadows, this is one gorgeous looking film. A little messy and cacophonic at times, this stab of celluloid is saved by a splashy, vibrant style that is pure eye candy. - hipCRANK See more
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Cast & Crew

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Pete Travis

Director

Riz Ahmed

Tommy Akhtar

Billie Piper

Shelley

James Krishna Floyd

Lovely

Cush Jumbo

Melody

Roshan Seth

Farzad Akhtar

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City of Tiny Lights

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Movie Info

Synopsis In modern-day London, a private investigator becomes entangled in the world of religious fanaticism and political intrigue while investigating a missing persons case.
Director
Pete Travis
Producer
Rebecca O'Brien, Ado Yoshizaki Cassuto
Screenwriter
Patrick Neate
Production Co
BBC Films, Sixteen Films
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 27, 2017
Runtime
1h 50m
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