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City of Tiny Lights

2016 · 110 min

A moody, tangled London noir that keeps you leaning in, piecing together secrets amid grimy streets and uneasy encounters.

Directed by
Pete Travis
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Tagline
Some secrets should remain buried
Overview
In the teeming, multicultural metropolis of modern-day London, a seemingly straightforward missing-person case launches a down-at-heel private eye into a dangerous world of religious fanaticism and political intrigue.
How it feels
Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Mystery, corruption, identity, betrayal
Content
Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Pete Travis
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour3
Realism8
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity7
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
crime, drama, thriller
Directed by
Pete Travis
Written by
Patrick Neate
Starring
Riz Ahmed, Cush Jumbo, James Floyd, Billie Piper, Roshan Seth, Hannah Rae, Antonio Aakeel, Reiss Kershi
Music
Ruth Barrett
Cinematography
Felix Wiedemann
Runtime
110 min
Country
Belgium, United Kingdom
Languages
English

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