Emerald City (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1988, Emerald City is a comedy and drama film directed by Michael Jenkins, running about 92 minutes. “A tale of two cities. Four people. And life's little pleasures . . . Money. Lust. Temptation. Greed. Power. Ambition.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A comedy of life's temptations - lust, greed and power. The city in question is Sydney and the colour green signifies greed and envy in David Williamsons amusing satire on its film and publishing industries. The story centers around the Rogers family, loosely modelled on Williamson's own.
Who’s in it. Emerald City stars Nicole Kidman as Helen McCord, John Hargreaves as Colin Rogers, Chris Haywood as Mike McCord and Robyn Nevin as Kate Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Emerald City has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Foxtel Now and rent or buy it from Beamafilm. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emerald City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emerald City tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emerald City (1988)?
- In AU, Emerald City is available to stream on Foxtel Now, and rent or buy from Beamafilm. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Emerald City worth watching?
- Emerald City holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emerald City?
- Emerald City stars Nicole Kidman, John Hargreaves, Chris Haywood, Robyn Nevin and Ruth Cracknell.
- When was Emerald City released?
- Emerald City was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.