City 40 (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, City 40 is a war, history and documentary film directed by Samira Goetschel, running about 72 minutes. “Behind the walls of a forbidden city, the only thing more dangerous than its secrets is the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hidden in the heart of Russia, there is a Soviet-era city where thousands of people live and work behind barbed-wire fences monitored by armed guards. It is Ozyorsk (Ozersk), located in the Chelyabinsk Oblast, one of the most polluted places on the planet and home to the largest stockpiles of nuclear material. Its code name: City 40.
Who’s in it. City 40 stars Mikhail Gorbachev as himself, Lavrentiy Beria as himself and Viktor Fetisov as himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, City 40 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 City 40 page.
If you liked it. Fans of City 40 tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch City 40 (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for City 40 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is City 40 worth watching?
- City 40 holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in City 40?
- City 40 stars Mikhail Gorbachev, Lavrentiy Beria and Viktor Fetisov.
- When was City 40 released?
- City 40 was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.