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City Island

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Prison guard Vince Rizzo (Andy Garcia) wants to quit his job to become an actor, but he also needs to make up for lost time with Tony (Steven Strait), a long-lost son who's an inmate where Vince works. When Tony is freed, Vince suggests the ex-convict move in with his wife, Joyce (Julianna Margulies), and their children. But because Vince neglects to tell his family that Tony is not just a stranger, but the son he fathered before he met Joyce, this leads to a series of comic misunderstandings.
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Critics Consensus

Raymond De Felitta combines warmth, humanity, and a natural sense of humor, and is abetted by Andy Garcia and an excellent ensemble cast.

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian Jul 22, 2010
2/5
This feature might work better as a television series, but Garcia himself gives the picture some much-needed ballast. Go to Full Review Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) Jul 22, 2010
3/5
I won't make great claims for Raymond De Felitta's film - it hardly makes them for itself - but I will say this for it: as an ensemble acting workout, it exceeds expectations from the top down. Go to Full Review Angie Errigo Empire Magazine Jul 22, 2010
3/5
An at-times marvellous muddle of high farce and low-brow chuckles. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Jul 20, 2022
In City Island a dysfunctional family learns to function in a fun act of collective contrition. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Andrea Hubert NME (New Musical Express) May 19, 2021
4/5
A surprising, thoughtful and funny gem. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Nov 29, 2020
8/10
The script is an engaging blend of sarcastic wit, cynical insights, and the darkly comical truth about lies. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 8, 2026 City Island = a *4* star movie! See more Vincenzo S @vinci60 Jul 29, 2026 Elements of greek tragedy and Brooklyn life mix to result in a funny two hours of entertainment See more Jim D @MoviesforJim Apr 27, 2026 Absolutely loved this little movie; stumbled on this channel surfing in the middle of the night looking for something to watch. It was a total surprise; compelling story, interesting characters, extremely well acted by a very solid cast. I highly recommend this story to anyone who wants to be solidly entertained from beginning to end. Much of the story and true point of the movie unfolds slowly as you watch. Because it uses that approach, you become well invested in the characters and the conflicts and sub-stories that need to be resolved. Not a classic movie in any regard, but I found it to be riveting to watch and truly entertaining and highly worth the time commitment. See more William M @Thesurfr Dec 30, 2025 I loved it...what a surprise. Kind of like a Woody Allen movie with internal conflicts within a family and other sub plots going around and everything coming together at the end with a twist. Definitely see this movie. Its a hidden gem for sure. See more Brian F. @FedUpDVDCollector Dec 15, 2025 Andy Garcia put on an acting clinic. This movie fell through the cracks. See more C.C. R @RT15486748 Oct 12, 2025 Very entertaining a great story. Nice performances by Andy Garia and Julianne Margolies See more Read all reviews
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Raymond De Felitta

Director

Andy Garcia

Vince Rizzo

Julianna Margulies

Joyce Rizzo

Steven Strait

Tony Nardella

Emily Mortimer

Molly

Ezra Miller

Vinnie Rizzo

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City Island

(L-R) Andy Garcia and filmmaker Raymond De Felitta on the set of "City Island." (L-R) Emily Mortimer as Molly, Andy Garcia as Vince and Julianna Margulies as Joyce in "City Island." (L-R) Andy Garcia as Vince and Julianna Margulies as Joyce in "City Island." Andy Garcia as Vince in "City Island." (L-R) Dominik García-Lorido as Vivian, Julianna Margulies as Joyce and Andy Garcia as Vince in "City Island." (L-R) Julianna Margulies as Joyce and Andy Garcia as Vince in "City Island." (L-R) Hope Glendon-Ross as Cheryl, Carrie Baker Reynolds as Denise and Ezra Miller as Vinnie in "City Island." (L-R) Emily Mortimer as Molly and Andy Garcia as Vince in "City Island." Andy Garcia as Vince in "City Island." (L-R) Julianna Margulies as Joyce and Steven Strait as Tony in "City Island." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Prison guard Vince Rizzo (Andy Garcia) wants to quit his job to become an actor, but he also needs to make up for lost time with Tony (Steven Strait), a long-lost son who's an inmate where Vince works. When Tony is freed, Vince suggests the ex-convict move in with his wife, Joyce (Julianna Margulies), and their children. But because Vince neglects to tell his family that Tony is not just a stranger, but the son he fathered before he met Joyce, this leads to a series of comic misunderstandings.
Director
Raymond De Felitta
Producer
Raymond De Felitta, Andy Garcia
Screenwriter
Raymond De Felitta
Distributor
Anchor Bay
Production Co
Lucky Monkey Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language|Smoking)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 19, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.7M
Runtime
1h 43m
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