The City Below (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2010, The City Below is a drama and romance film directed by Christoph Hochhäusler, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A man and a woman at an art exhibition share a fleeting moment of attraction, which neither can act upon. Days later, a chance second meeting leads to an innocent coffee and the two strangers – both married - toy with their unexplainable fascination for each other. Svenja is curious and finds herself in a hotel room with Roland, but she does not consummate an affair. A powerful executive at the large bank where Svenja's husband works, Roland is used to getting what he wants. He manipulates the transfer of her husband to Indonesia to replace a recently murdered bank manager. Unaware of Roland’s actions, Svenja now ceases to resist...
Who’s in it. The City Below stars Nicolette Krebitz as Svenja Steve, Robert Hunger-Bühler as Roland Cordes, Mark Waschke as Oliver Steve and Corinna Kirchhoff as Claudia Cordes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The City Below has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The City Below page.
If you liked it. Fans of The City Below tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The City Below (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The City Below change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The City Below worth watching?
- The City Below holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The City Below?
- The City Below stars Nicolette Krebitz, Robert Hunger-Bühler, Mark Waschke, Corinna Kirchhoff and Lamou Vissay.
- When was The City Below released?
- The City Below was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.