Highest-Rated Movies about 'City Life'

Straight Up (2019), Arisan! (2003), Bangalore Days (2014), Don't Go Breaking My Heart (1999), Satisfaction (2014), Singles (2003), Safety Last! (1923), La La Land (2016) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best City Life movies.

#16. Life in a ... Metro (2007)

Storyline: The lives of a group of people, who live in Mumbai are told in this tale, which revolves around Rahul - who occupies an apartment owned by his uncle, and lets rich and influential people use it for their personal sexual past-times. An ignored and angry young wife, Shikha falls into the arms of a young man named Akash, who wants to be an actor for Indian movies; then there is Shikha's sister, Shruti, who is having an affair with a man named Monty; and finally there is Shikha's teacher, Shivani, who is romancing Amol. Things get complicated when Rahul finds out that Neha, who is his girlfriend, is using this very apartment to meet with Ranjeet, who is Shikha's husband.—Sumitra (corrected by Calista)

Plot Keywords: drama, romance, urban, indian cinema, life, relationships, multi-narrative ...

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#17. A Room with a View (1985)

Storyline: When Lucy Honeychurch and chaperone Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in Florence with rooms without views, fellow guests Mr Emerson and son George step in to remedy the situation. Meeting the Emersons could change Lucy's life forever but, once back in England, how will her experiences in Tuscany affect her marriage plans?

Plot Keywords: romance, drama, british literature adaptation, social class, italy, travel, female awakening ...

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#18. Neighboring Sounds (2012)

Storyline: Life in a middle-class neighborhood in present day Recife, Brazil, takes an unexpected turn after the arrival of an independent private security firm. The presence of these men brings a sense of safety and a good deal of anxiety to a culture which runs on fear. Meanwhile, Bia, married and mother of two, must find a way to deal with the constant barking and howling of her neighbor's dog. A slice of 'Braziliana', a reflection on history, violence and noise.—O Som ao Redor

Plot Keywords: drama, crime, urban, social class, suspense, family, violence ...

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#19. The Secret Life of Pets (2016)

Storyline: Max (Louis C.K.) is a spoiled terrier who enjoys a comfortable life in a New York building until his owner adopts Duke, a giant and unruly canine. During their walk outside, they encounter a group of ferocious alley cats and wind up in a truck that's bound for the pound. Luckily, a rebellious bunny named Snowball swoops in to save the doggy duo from captivity. In exchange, Snowball demands that Max and Duke join his gang of abandoned pets on a mission against the humans who've done them wrong.

Plot Keywords: animation, comedy, family, pets, new york, adventure, animals ...

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#20. My Sister Eileen (1942)

Storyline: Sisters Ruth and Eileen Sherwood move from Ohio to New York in the hopes of building their careers. Ruth wants to get a job as a writer, while Eileen hopes to succeed on the stage. The two end up living in a dismal basement apartment in Greenwich Village, where a parade of odd characters are constantly breezing in and out. The women also meet up with magazine editor Bob Baker, who takes a personal interest in helping both with their career plans.—Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>

Plot Keywords: comedy, musical, romance, family, new york, sisters, dreams ...

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#21. If You Could Only Cook (1935)

Storyline: Auto magnate James Buchanan has a fiancée who doesn't love him and a board of directors who won't listen to him. Brooding on a park bench, he meets unemployed Joan Hawthorne, a fine cook who needs a partner to apply for a 'couple' butler/cook job with gourmet ex-bootlegger Mike Rossini. Bemused, Buchanan goes along with the gag, taking lessons from his own butler. But there's sure to be a day of reckoning...—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

Plot Keywords: comedy, romance, classic, 1930s, american film, black and white, romantic comedy ...

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#22. Hearts Beat Loud (2018)

Storyline: In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery.—AnonymousB

Plot Keywords: music, family, comedy, drama, father-daughter relationship, new york, coming of age ...

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#23. We Married Margo (2000)

Storyline: Based on a true story (written by and starring the two dingbats who lived it). It's about two men who both used to be married to the same woman. Now divorced from her, they move in together to try to straighten out their lives, and end up driving each other crazy.—Brutus6639

Plot Keywords: comedy, romance, independent film, low budget, american movie, 2000s, marriage ...

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#24. The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

Storyline: The Muppets graduate from college and decide to take their senior revue on the road. They hit the streets of Manhattan trying to sell their show to producers, finally finding one young and idealistic enough to take their show. After several mishaps and much confusion, things begin to come together for them.

Plot Keywords: comedy, musical, family, new york, adventure, friendship, dreams ...

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#25. Elf (2003)

Storyline: Buddy was a baby in an orphanage who stowed away in Santa's sack and ended up at the North Pole. Later, as an adult human who happened to be raised by elves, Santa allows him to go to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs. Hobbs, on Santa's naughty list for being a heartless jerk, had no idea that Buddy was even born. Buddy, meanwhile, experiences the delights of New York City (and human culture) as only an elf can. When Walter's relationship with Buddy interferes with his job, he is forced to reevaluate his priorities.

Plot Keywords: comedy, family, fantasy, christmas, joyful, heartwarming, hilarious ...

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#26. Sunday in New York (1963)

Storyline: Eileen is 22 and is smarting from her breakup with Russ. She comes to New York to visit her brother, Adam, who is an airline pilot. Eileen confides to her brother that she thinks she may be the only 22 year old virgin left in the world. Adam assures her that sex is not what all men look for and insists he hasn't slept around. Of course, Adam is lying and is in hot pursuit of a tryst with his occasional girlfriend Mona. However, Adam's date with Mona has a series of job related interruptions. Meanwhile, Eileen decides to see if she can have some fun for herself in New York, and seems to find the perfect candidate in Mike, a man she meets on the bus. But things get complicated when Russ pops in with a proposal and a mistaken assumption.—Wendy Scheinberg

Plot Keywords: romantic comedy, new york, 1960s, love, misunderstanding, light comedy, dating ...

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#27. Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)

Storyline: Seeta is ill treated by her cruel aunt Kaushalya. Fed up with her atrocities, one day Seeta leaves the house and runs into Raka. Meanwhile, her look-alike, Geeta, is apprehended by the police and brought to Kaushalya. Geeta, unlike Seeta, is unafraid and soon assumes control of the house. But as fate could have it, Geeta's cover is blown and she is arrested for impersonation. Seeta, in the meantime, is unable to meet life's harsh demands, including dancing in the street, as was Geeta and Raka's profession. As Geeta is got rid off, Kaushalya locates Seeta and brings her back to her life of mute slavery, abuse, and confinement.—gavin@sunny_deol2009@yahoo.com

Plot Keywords: action, comedy, drama, family, adventure, musical, romance ...

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#28. Paris (2008)

Storyline: Pierre, a professional dancer, suffers from a serious heart disease. While he is waiting for a transplant which may (or may not) save his life, he has nothing better to do than look at the people around him, from the balcony of his Paris apartment. When Elise, his sister with three kids and no husband, moves in to his place to care for him, Pierre does not change his new habits. And instead of dancing himself, it is Paris and the Parisians who dance before his eyes.

Plot Keywords: romance, drama, france, paris, youth, coming of age, urban ...

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#29. The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975)

Storyline: The story of Mel and Edna (Jack Lemmon and Anne Bancroft), a middle-class, middle-aged, middle-happy couple living in a Manhattan high rise apartment building. Mel loses his job, the apartment is robbed, Edna gets a job, Mel loses his mind, Edna loses her job . . . to say nothing of the more minor tribulations of nosy neighbors, helpful relatives, and exact bus fares. The couple suffers indignity after indignity (some self-inflicted), and when they seem on the verge of surrender, they thumb their noses defiantly and dig the trenches for battle.—alfiehitchie

Plot Keywords: comedy, drama, family, urban life, stress, midlife crisis, unemployment ...

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#30. Caterina Goes to Town (2003)

Storyline: When her father, Giancarlo is transferred to Rome from the small country town of Montalto Di Castro, Caterina, a 12 years old girl, will discover her new classmates, a totally new world, an ambient extremely divided politically. She starts developing her friendship with the "left side", represented by Margherita, and the right, Daniela, side of her class. She will lose herself, without knowing who she really is. However, maybe Edward, the young Australian boy, who lives in the apartment across hers, can help her more that she thinks.—filippo-3

Plot Keywords: comedy, romance, italy, city life, female protagonist, coming of age, culture clash ...

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