721 Brazilian Films to Watch
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Mauá - O Imperador e o ReiMovie · 1999 · 132mThis film tells the story of Irineu Evangelista de Souza, a Brazilian entrepreneur who, in 1867, rivaled America's wealthiest man, Rockefeller. At that time, de Souza possessed $155,000 contos de reis, exceeding the entire annual budget of the Brazilian government, which was $97,000 contos de reis. The movie follows his life journey, from humble beginnings to great wealth and subsequent decline, a fate frequently experienced by the wealthy in Brazil.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.6 - 2
The Best Summer of Our LivesMovie · 2020 · 98mThree girls are invited to a music festival during the summer. They soon realize they're enrolled in summer school and must secretly find a way to attend the festival without their parents discovering.IMDb 5.6TMDB 7.3 - 3
Felicidade É...Movie · 1995 · 72mFour directors explore the idea of happiness through their distinct stories.IMDb 6.1 - 4
Sonhos TropicaisMovie · 2001 · 124mIn Brazil, a Polish Jew turns to prostitution after being unable to secure a marriage. Simultaneously, public health doctor Oswaldo Cruz becomes embroiled in the Vaccine Revolt.IMDb 6.4TMDB 8.5 - 5
Corisco & DadáMovie · 1996 · 101mCorisco, a ruthless but daring outlaw in Brazil's dry Northeast, rapes 12-year-old Dadá, who then becomes his partner, traveling with him and his gang. Despite claiming to fight against injustice, the gang terrorizes local villages as they move through the region.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 6
Carrossel: O FilmeMovie · 2015 · 98m · Comedy, FamilyA group of friends' vacation at summer camp takes a turn when a large corporation announces plans to build a polluting factory on the camp's property.IMDb 5.3TMDB 7.3 - 7
Black God, White DevilMovie · 1964 · 120m · Adventure, Western, DramaManuel and Rosa flee into the sertão, the harsh, remote region of Northern Brazil, after an unforeseen act of violence involving their employer. There, battling to survive, they face a series of menacing figures who exert a growing influence over them. The film is a gripping story about desperation, survival, and how the unforgiving landscape shapes people's actions, offering a powerful and immersive cinematic experience.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 8
FéMovie · 2000IMDb 8.1TMDB 3.8 - 9
The BanditMovie · 1953 · 105mDuring the "cangaceiro" era in northeastern Brazil, Captain Galdino Ferreira and his men kidnap schoolteacher Olívia, planning to demand a ransom. But one of the captain's men, Teodoro, falls in love with her and escapes with her into the harsh countryside, pursued by the brigands.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.7 - 10
The QuartetMovie · 1995 · 110m · Drama, RomanceThe film follows two immigrant couples as they strive to build lives in a new country. Teresa and Angelo, and Pierina and Massimo, each encounter different obstacles while seeking new possibilities. Amidst these difficulties, Massimo and Teresa unexpectedly develop a romantic connection, leading them to question their traditional obligations.
Their relationship forces them to confront not only their families' expectations but also their own cultural heritage. The card game "Quatrilho," where players must betray each other to win, parallels their experiences, highlighting the sacrifices and complexities of love and loyalty during times of transition.
The story examines how personal relationships, cultural identity, and the desire for happiness evolve in a constantly changing world.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.2 - 11
O Amor Está No ArMovie · 1997 · 85mIMDb 5.4 - 12
MidnightMovie · 1998 · 75mAs the year 1999 ends on December 31st, a fugitive and a disheartened teacher unexpectedly cross paths, coinciding with the hopeful arrival of the new millennium.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.4 - 13
The Story of ArtigasMovie · 2011 · 114mIn 1884, renowned Uruguayan painter Juan Manuel Blanes is commissioned to paint a portrait of José Artigas. Faced with a single, late-life sketch of Artigas, Blanes must piece together the figure's likeness by studying Artigas’s writings and researching his life.IMDb 5.8TMDB 4.7 - 14
Macaco Tião - O Candidato do PovoMovie · 2017This is the story of an unlikely mayoral candidate: a chimpanzee from the Rio de Janeiro zoo. He enters the city's first election since the dictatorship, launching a surprising and unconventional campaign.IMDb 5.9 - 15
Flordelis: Basta uma Palavra para MudarMovie · 2009 · 102mThis docudrama tells the true story of Flordelis dos Santos, a determined woman from the Jacarezinho favela in Rio de Janeiro. Facing challenges from drug dealers and legal battles, she built an extraordinary life. Driven by compassion, Flordelis provided shelter and care for over 40 abandoned children, demonstrating remarkable resilience.IMDb 2.5TMDB 2.2 - 16
The Woman of EveryoneMovie · 1969 · 93mAngela Meat and Bone is a young woman with a strong sexual appetite who lives among a group of troubled individuals. She holds a powerful, seductive influence over them, dominating them with her erotic energy.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.7 - 17
AruandaMovie · 1960 · 20mThis is the true story of Quilombo Olho d'Água, a runaway slave community in the Brazilian state of Paraíba that became isolated from the rest of the country. Quilombos were settlements formed by enslaved people who escaped from slavery during the colonial period.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 18
The Maias: Story of a Portuguese FamilyMovie · 2014 · 135mCarlos’ life mirrors the bittersweet history of Portugal, blending tragedy and humor. Alongside his close friend João da Ega, a writer of renown, Carlos, an aristocratic doctor with a carefree existence, indulges in friendship and romance. But then he falls in love – a new figure in this story. This intense passion pushes him beyond previous melancholy into a new, darker realm: incest.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 19
The ClownMovie · 2011 · 90m · Comedy, DramaPuro Sangue e Pangaré is the story of a father and son who run a circus together, with both performing as clowns. At one point, Pangaré begins to express weariness and unhappiness with his life as a clown.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 20
WomanMovie · 1931 · 70mIn a Rio de Janeiro shantytown, Carmen, a beautiful but impoverished woman, is the object of desire for many men, including her stepfather. She loves only Milton, her boyfriend. After being forced to leave home, she discovers Milton is married. Disillusioned, she seeks work in a boarding house but struggles to find employment. Exhausted and hungry, she collapses on the street and is taken in by a stranger who brings her to the home of Flávio Martins, a man caught between a planned marriage, a past love, and his new guest.IMDb 7.5TMDB 9.0 - 21Juan and the BallerinaMovie · 2012IMDb 7.1
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Letter Beyond the WallsMovie · 2019 · 85mLetter Beyond the Walls charts the history of HIV and AIDS, centering on Brazil, through conversations with doctors, activists, patients, and others, alongside a wealth of archival footage. The documentary follows the epidemic from its early panic and the rise of awareness campaigns to the stigma faced by those living with HIV, detailing how society confronted the crisis for over two decades. Using this historical context, the film examines current attitudes toward HIV, exposing ongoing misinformation and prejudice that disproportionately impacts Brazil’s most vulnerable communities.IMDb 8.3TMDB 8.2 - 23
AruanãMovie · 1938 · 75mA German adventurer organizes an expedition to the Serra dos Martírios mountains, hoping to find gold.IMDb 5.8 - 24
The Pope's ToiletMovie · 2007 · 90m · Drama, ComedyIn 1998, a small South American village anticipates economic opportunity with the Pope's impending visit. While many residents prepare to sell food for the parade, a family of smugglers chooses to construct a public restroom.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 25
The Year My Parents Went on VacationMovie · 2006 · 103m · DramaIn 1970, a young boy finds himself alone in a Jewish neighborhood in Brazil, a time marked by both the excitement of the World Cup and the oppressive reality of a dictatorship.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 26
The InterviewMovie · 1995 · 100mMichael Coleman (Henry Czerny), an American journalist living in Brazil, becomes fixated on Father Stephen Louis, a charismatic priest who opposes powerful landowners in Bahia. Father Louis, usually a vocal critic, has been uncharacteristically silent for three months. As the Brazilian Congress prepares to vote on a crucial land reform bill, his support for the poor and condemnation of the wealthy are vital. Coleman travels to the volatile region of Bahia alone, determined to secure an interview with the elusive priest.IMDb 6.1TMDB 2.3 - 27
Sangue MineiroMovie · 1929 · 82mIn early 20th-century Belo Horizonte, the industrialist Sampaio lives in a mansion with his stepdaughter Carmen, who has a complicated relationship with Roberto.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 28
AméricaMovie · 2011 · 111mIn a Portuguese seaside village, a family's home transforms into a hub for migrants, thanks to a passport forgery operation run by the father, Vítor, and his Spanish ex-wife, Fernanda. Vítor’s Russian wife, Liza, and their son Mauro—who becomes withdrawn—witness the arrival of these new people reshape the family's dynamics, relationships, and hopes for the future.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.4 - 29
Todo Poderoso: O Filme - 100 Anos de TimãoMovie · 2010 · 100m"Todo Poderoso: O Filme - 100 anos de Timão" chronicles the story of a team that evolved from five workers into a true cultural phenomenon. The film features previously unseen footage from Corinthians' formation in 1929, alongside historic interviews with the first team's legendary players like Neco, Del Debbio, Baltazar, and Luizinho. It gathers major stars who reminisce about the team's triumphs over the past century, showcasing over 200 goals. The film also includes a new song by Bid, Rappin Hood, and Negra Li, written especially for Corinthians' official centenary.IMDb 8.9TMDB 8.6 - 30
Bela Noite Para VoarMovie · 2009 · 87mThis film follows a day in the life of Brazilian President Juscelino Kubitschek during a difficult time in his presidency, all while he secretly maintains a love affair.IMDb 5.6TMDB 7.6 - 31
Anahy de las MisionesMovie · 1997 · 115mAccording to stories passed down by gauchos in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, the legend tells of Anahy de las Missiones. During the Cisplatina War (1825-1828), she roamed the Plata Basin, stealing bodies from the dead.IMDb 7.1TMDB 4.4 - 32
Dormant EmbersMovie · 1928 · 120mA young man from Rio, struggling to find his way in the capital, accepts a management position at a rural sugar mill. There, he falls in love with the mill owner's daughter. The previous manager, recently demoted for poor performance, is consumed by jealousy and plots to undermine the mill's operations.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 33
What Is It Worth?Movie · 2005 · 110mThis film is a free adaptation of Machado de Assis's short story "Pai Contra Mãe," drawing inspiration from Nireu Cavalcanti's 18th-century chronicles. It explores connections between life during the era of slavery and contemporary Brazil.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.5 - 34
EstudantesMovie · 1935 · 70mIMDb 6.9 - 35
JoaquimMovie · 2017 · 97mBrazil, 18th century. As gold production dwindles, Portugal's rule over the colony becomes increasingly oppressive and corrupt. Joaquim, a skilled soldier known for capturing gold smugglers, is on the verge of a promotion. He accepts a dangerous mission to find new gold mines – his only hope of buying freedom for Blackie, a slave he loves. Inspired by the true story of Tiradentes, the leader of Brazil's first revolutionary movement.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.0 - 36
VazanteMovie · 2017 · 116mIn Brazil, 1821, Antonio, a wealthy cattle rancher, returns home to discover his wife has died during childbirth. He remains at the estate, where he lives among many African slaves, and marries his wife’s niece. However, restless and yearning for his old life, Antonio eventually returns to his cattle drives, leaving his young wife behind to manage the property and the enslaved people alone.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.0 - 37
31 Minutos, la películaMovie · 2008 · 84m · Family, Comedy, AdventureWhen the ruthless billionaire Cachirula kidnaps Juanín Juan Harry for her strange animal collection, the 31 Minutos crew launches a wild rescue attempt, demonstrating that friendship is worth any trouble.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.2 - 38
Captains of the SandsMovie · 2011 · 96m · Adventure, DramaThis film follows a group of orphaned street children, the "Capitães da Areia" (Captains of the Sands), as they navigate life and adventure in Salvador, Bahia, during the 1950s. It's a story about their lives.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.6 - 39
A Verdade da MentiraMovie · 2020IMDb 7.2TMDB 8.8 - 40
Gatão de Meia IdadeMovie · 2006 · 93mCláudio, a 40-year-old man constantly seeking romance, finds his life disrupted when he becomes responsible for his 12-year-old daughter. Suddenly, women are no longer interested in him, and his usual approaches to winning them over become ineffective.IMDb 5.0TMDB 3.0 - 41
PendularMovie · 2017 · 108mThis film explores the evolving relationship between a modern couple of artists, showing how their love—and its complexities—shapes their work. Their artistic pursuits mirror the relationship's boundaries, conflicts, and deepest desires.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.1 - 42
Jules and DoloresMovie · 2016 · 84m · Comedy"Jules and Dolores" tells the true story of the bizarre 1983 theft of the Jules Rimet Cup from the Brazilian Football Association. The FIFA World Cup trophy is only kept by countries that have won it three times, a distinction Brazil achieved after their 1970 victory. The cup was a symbol of their football dominance until it disappeared one day. This comedic story explores the strange events surrounding the daring heist, blending mystery and humor to reveal a unique moment in sports history.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4 - 43
BlindnessMovie · 2008 · 121m · Drama, Mystery, Science FictionA sudden plague causes widespread blindness in a city. A small group of those affected unite to navigate the harsh realities of their enforced quarantine and ultimately overcome it.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 44
Plastic CityMovie · 2009 · 118mYuda, a Chinese immigrant who saved his adopted son Kirin from a tiger as a child, leads a large operation dealing in counterfeit goods. This brings them wealth and power. However, their empire is threatened by corrupt officials and competing gangs who want to destroy them. Yuda is arrested, and Kirin desperately tries to save not only the family business but also his father's honor.IMDb 4.6TMDB 3.9 - 45
PurezaMovie · 1940 - 46National TreasureMovie · 1927 · 86mA band of outlaws searches for a treasure map.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.5
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LimiteMovie · 1931 · 114m · Drama, AdventureThree people are adrift on a vast ocean, with no hope of rescue. To endure their dire situation, they begin sharing stories from their past, revealing the events that brought them to this isolated place. Each story shows how their lives shaped them and led to their current struggle. Confined together, their shared hardship becomes the focus of everything. This emotional journey connects three separate stories, highlighting the strength of the human spirit when facing impossible odds.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 48
TattooMovie · 2013 · 110m · DramaPaulete, a celebrated performer with a bold theater company, is visited by his brother-in-law, Fininha, a young soldier. A passionate connection develops between them, forcing Fininha to navigate the intense restrictions of the Brazilian military dictatorship.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.6 - 49Contos de Lygia e MorteMovie · 1999TMDB 5.0
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Caminho do CéuMovie · 1943IMDb 5.8 - 51
Devil's GuitarMovie · 2025 · 99mAlex, an aspiring country musician who hasn't found success, returns to his rural Brazilian hometown. The village is under threat from industrial agriculture, which is destroying the forests and disrupting the traditional way of life. Alex looks up to his father, Lázaro, a guitar player struggling with debt and who must perform religious rituals. But rumors suggest Lázaro's debts aren't with religious figures, but with something far more sinister. To save his father and himself, Alex delves into the region’s local customs and beliefs.IMDb 7.7 - 52
The Red LandMovie · 2015 · 104mPierre is a foreman working for a multinational corporation in the jungle, overseeing deforestation and pine tree plantations for paper production. His life takes a turn when he falls in love with Ana, a local teacher concerned about the negative health effects of pesticide use on the community.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 53
The Man of The SputnikMovie · 1959 · 98mA mysterious object, possibly the Soviet satellite Sputnik, crashes into a hillbilly's chicken coop.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.7 - 54
O Manuscrito PerdidoMovie · 2010 · 81mLegend claims a lost manuscript by Fradique Mendes resides in a monastery in Cairu, a town south of Salvador.IMDb 7.1TMDB 10.0 - 55
CarreirasMovie · 2005 · 74mAna Laura is a 40-year-old, attractive and knowledgeable TV news anchor who is also struggling with cocaine addiction. As her career begins to fade due to the network's focus on younger talent, she experiences a night of strange occurrences while increasingly indulging in her drug use.IMDb 7.3TMDB 4.0 - 56
Me, You, ThemMovie · 2000 · 106m · Drama, RomanceThis is a true story about an everyday woman and her three husbands. They all share a house in a poor, dry village in northeastern Brazil. The film humorously explores their dynamic.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 57
Play a Song for MeMovie · 2009 · 102mIn a small, rural Brazilian town, a teenager known as Mr. Tambourine Man spends his time online, at school, and with his best friend Diego, often smoking marijuana with his dysfunctional mother. He dreams of leaving his hometown to see a Bob Dylan concert, but feels trapped there.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0 - 58
CassiopeiaMovie · 1996 · 80mOn the planet Athena, in the Cassiopeia constellation, a sudden attack by alien invaders begins to drain the planet's life force. Local astronomer Liza sends out a distress signal that is received by four heroes, who then embark on a galaxy-wide journey to rescue Athena.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 59
ArabyMovie · 2018 · 98m · DramaIn a Brazilian industrial town, André's life changes when he's asked to collect belongings from a factory worker, Cristiano, after an accident. While at Cristiano's house, André finds a notebook. Reading the entries within, André becomes immersed in Cristiano’s world – tales of his travels, experiences, and relationships.IMDb 7.4TMDB 8.0 - 60
At Midnight I'll Take Your SoulMovie · 1964 · 83m · Horror, Thriller, FantasyIn a quiet Brazilian village, Zé do Caixão, known as "Zé from the Coffin," is an undertaker. He is married but dreams of having a child with special abilities, a wish he can't fulfill because his wife is infertile. Deeply saddened by this, Zé makes a disturbing choice: he kills his wife, believing her death will allow him to have a child.
This dark story explores the disturbed mind of a man desperate to control his destiny. Driven by love, loss, and a need for sacrifice, Zé begins a difficult search for a woman to carry his child. Beneath his ordinary appearance, he hides a fierce obsession as he navigates life in the small town.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 61
This Night I'll Possess Your CorpseMovie · 1967 · 108m · Horror, Thriller, FantasyIn a close-knit town, Zé do Caixão, the unusual undertaker, returns with a renewed intensity, driven by a relentless search for the ideal partner. His pursuit leaves a path of fear.
He is joined in this mission by his hunchbacked assistant, equally dedicated to the macabre. Together, they bring chaos to the town, challenging the community's understanding of love and loss through a combination of force and manipulation.
Zé’s quest for perfection blurs the line between love and obsession, fueled by a dangerous partnership determined to achieve its goal.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 62
On The Fringes of Sao Paulo: ScavengersMovie · 2008 · 84m"On The Fringes of Sao Paulo: Scavengers" is a documentary film about the lives of people who collect paper and recycled materials in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is the third film in a series of four, following "On The Fringes of Sao Paulo: Homeless" and "Squatting on the Fringes of Sao Paulo."IMDb 6.4TMDB 8.0 - 63
Tererê Não ResolveMovie · 1938Three couples are in Rio, one of them visiting family – the husband doesn’t care for Carnival. A woman makes a bet that all husbands are unfaithful. They invite their husbands to a Carnival ball and find a way to attend themselves, disguised like the maid. The disguises cause confusion at the ball, leading everyone to mistakenly date the wrong person.IMDb 6.5 - 64
FederalMovie · 2010 · 92mIn Brasília, Brazilian federal police deputy Vital leads a special investigation team tasked with capturing international drug trafficker Beque Batista. His team consists of Dani, Rock, and Lua. Meanwhile, Vital strives to protect his pregnant wife, Leila, from the dangerous world he inhabits.IMDb 3.3TMDB 4.3 - 65
Music for Bleeding HeartsMovie · 2019 · 102mIn modern-day São Paulo, the lives of three young people are on the verge of changing. Ricardo is in a relationship but attracted to a new colleague. Isabella is separating from both her boyfriend and her close friend, Ricardo. And Felipe, a romantic at heart, finds himself unexpectedly caught between them. These three have ambitious goals, strong feelings, and outspoken friends, but none are ready for the unexpected consequences of love.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.0 - 66
Soldado EstrangeiroMovie · 2019 · 83mThree Brazilians navigate different points in the decision to become soldiers in a foreign army. The film explores the stories of individuals who have enlisted in the Foreign Legion, as well as those who have chosen service in Israel and the United States.IMDb 7.8 - 67
O Grande MomentoMovie · 1958 · 80mOn his wedding day, a young man from an immigrant family encounters unexpected financial difficulties in securing the funds for the final preparations. His family works tirelessly, selling their possessions and purchasing everything needed to ensure a memorable celebration.IMDb 7.3TMDB 5.7 - 68
NièdeMovie · 2019 - 69Super ColossoMovie · 1995 · 74mThis film adapts the popular Brazilian children's television series, TV Colosso.IMDb 7.0TMDB 4.5
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Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum: O FilmeMovie · 1999 · 108m · Adventure, Comedy, FamilyInspired by a popular Brazilian TV series, this enchanting story follows a young wizard on a quest to develop his own spells in a magical book before a significant celestial event. With the help of his powerful uncle and aunt, who are also skilled mages, he explores a world filled with ancient knowledge, mystical creatures, and important lessons about the connection between magic and nature. This heartwarming and imaginative adventure celebrates the power of imagination and the value of family and tradition in learning and finding oneself.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 71
Rio, I Love YouMovie · 2014 · 110mRio, I Love You, the third installment in the Cities of Love series, is an anthology film featuring ten directors from around the world. Each segment tells a story of love unfolding in a different neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, highlighting the unique character of each area. The film aims to connect cultures, offering both education and entertainment while celebrating diverse and universal experiences of love.IMDb 5.2TMDB 4.8 - 72
The Angel Was BornMovie · 1969 · 64mSantamaria and Urtigo are two bandits fleeing from the law – one white, one Black. Santamaria is a mystical visionary who believes a purifying angel is about to appear. Urtigo, his loyal companion, is a straightforward and resourceful man who accompanies Santamaria and helps with his criminal activities. Together, the pair seize control of a house by kidnapping its owner and his girlfriend.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 73
A PeladaMovie · 2014 · 82mA young, unadventurous couple, feeling trapped in their marriage, hopes to reignite their passion by exploring new sexual experiences. However, confronting their hidden desires creates unexpected complications and leads them into increasingly bizarre situations. As they reveal intimate truths, the couple is pushed to their emotional limits.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.2 - 74
O CangaceiroMovie · 1997 · 120mThis is a remake of Brazil's first internationally successful film. Like the original, this movie tells the fictional story of the "cangaceiros," bandits who terrorized towns across Northeastern Brazil in the 1930s. The outlaws are led by Captain Galdino and his wife, Maria Bonita.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.2 - 75
The Hour and Turn of Augusto MatragaMovie · 1965 · 114mAugusto Matraga, a violent farmer, is betrayed by his wife and falls into the hands of enemies who leave him for dead. He is rescued and nursed back to health by a kind couple of small farmers. Their influence sparks a long period of repentance in Matraga as he waits for an opportunity to get revenge. This creates a conflict within him between his violent instincts, his desire for vengeance, and the goodness and mysticism he has also inherited.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4 - 76
Hood Movie: Is the City One Only?Movie · 2011 · 79mBrasilia was designed to embody modern city planning and a fair society, but the workers who built it and the constant influx of new residents didn't fit the government's vision. In 1971, the government launched the "Campaign to Eradicate Invaders." Now, alongside other locals, the director looks back at the city's history, its changes, and its uncertain future, a place where the official slogan "The city is one!" is no longer spoken.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.0 - 77
The Priest and the GirlMovie · 1966 · 90mA young priest's arrival disrupts the quiet, traditional life of a small town in Minas Gerais. His growing attraction to a beautiful local woman ignites a passionate and forbidden romance.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 78
O Amigo do ReiMovie · 2019 - 79
Home TeamMovie · 2017 · 102mThirteen-year-old Tito is a soccer prodigy whose talent earns him a contract that lifts his family from poverty. He excels on the field but becomes increasingly self-centered, dropping out of school and isolating himself. Tito becomes the family's sole provider, and his father loses the ability to compel him to finish his education. On the verge of fully dedicating himself to his career, an unforeseen event threatens to shatter his dream. Having lost everything, Tito must return to his village and confront his greatest challenge yet: finding the strength to persevere.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5 - 80
The Cotton Wool WarMovie · 2020 · 84mDora, a teenager raised in Germany, travels to Brazil to meet her mysterious grandmother. Determined to leave as soon as possible, Dora unexpectedly uncovers a remarkable history connected to the women in her family.IMDb 6.0TMDB 7.6 - 81
CarandiruMovie · 2003 · 145m · DramaA doctor launches an AIDS prevention program within Brazil's largest prison, Carandiru. He encounters the inmates who will become victims of a horrific massacre: in 1992, the São Paulo Military Police killed 111 people under the guise of maintaining order. This film is based on true events and Dráuzio Varella's book about the tragedy.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 82
Bus 174Movie · 2002 · 118m · Documentary, CrimeThis documentary recounts the events of June 12th, 2000, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, when a young man hijacked bus 174, threatening to harm the passengers. The incident, broadcast live across Brazilian television, became a deeply disturbing portrayal of violence and a stark example of police failure and misconduct.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.3 - 83
Who Killed Pixote?Movie · 1996 · 120mThis is the true story of a young boy who achieved fame after being cast in the lead role of the Brazilian film *Pixote: A Law of the Strong* (1981). He later struggled to find acting work. Eventually, he became involved in criminal activity.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.0 - 84
Love.comMovie · 2017 · 92m · Romance, ComedyA fashion blogger falls for a video game blogger – a classic case of opposites attracting.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.7 - 85
Old Lord SavannaMovie · 2018 · 96mThis documentary explores the environmental and social consequences of widespread deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado savanna, and the efforts to protect this threatened ecosystem from disappearing.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.7 - 86
New Life S.A.Movie · 2020 · 79mA young architect arrives in Brasília with a vision: to create innovative housing and improve people's lives through urban design. His idealistic project faces serious challenges as corporate corruption and self-serving interests undermine his goals, threatening to shatter his vision of a better society.IMDb 6.2 - 87
Little Book of LoveMovie · 1997 · 91mLuiza, an architect recovering from a difficult breakup, meets Gabriel, a biologist recently divorced after a long marriage. Their chances of a successful relationship seem slim. However, they decide to try anyway, despite the doubts of their friends: Barata, a cynical bachelor who doesn't believe in love, and Marta, a mathematical analyst who finds human relationships too unpredictable.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.6 - 88
Isle of FlowersMovie · 1989 · 13m · DocumentaryIsle of Flowers is a film that follows the journey of one tomato, from being planted and grown to being bought at a supermarket. After it rots in the trash, the story continues as we see how it affects animals, waste collectors, and impoverished children, highlighting the difference between their lives and ours. The film examines sustainability, inequality, and how everything is connected, showing how small choices can have big consequences. It asks us to think about the wider impact of our actions.IMDb 8.5TMDB 8.1 - 89
Living There Is Not Hell, It Is the Fire of the Desert. The Plenitude of Life That Stayed There Like a TreeMovie · 2018 · 58mIn the remote village of Totoral, nestled behind hills, life is deeply connected to the land and its rhythms. The wind, birds, hard work, and the harsh realities of drought shape their existence. As time passes, the desert relentlessly alters the landscape, erasing signs of the village and its people. It raises the question: is it possible to simply vanish into the vastness?IMDb 5.3TMDB 6.0 - 90
No Meio da RuaMovie · 2006 · 88mLeonardo, a boy from wealthy Rio de Janeiro, befriends Kiko, a street performer who juggles at a traffic light. Leonardo lends Kiko his handheld video game, but it's stolen by local toughs. This event sparks an extraordinary friendship between them, leading Leonardo on an adventure into the favela, exposing him to a world vastly different from his own.IMDb 6.3TMDB 4.8 - 91
My CountryMovie · 2011 · 95mThis film explores the possibility of healing a family fractured by past pain. It's an intense yet gentle story about a man's journey to reconnect with his family and rediscover the love that binds brothers together, ultimately rebuilding a sense of belonging.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.8 - 92
KardecMovie · 2019 · 110m · Drama, HistoryThis is the story of Allan Kardec, tracing his journey from a teacher to his pivotal role in developing the core principles of Spiritism.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.6 - 93
Noah's ArkMovie · 2024 · 96m · Animation, Music, ComedyTwo mice, Vini, a poet with stage fright, and Tito, a gifted guitarist, try to get on Noah's Ark. Only one male and female of each animal are permitted aboard. With the help of a clever cockroach and a bit of luck, Vini and Tito manage to sneak onto the Ark, preventing conflict between the ship's predators and prey. Throughout the journey, the animals entertain each other with songs inspired by the famous poet Vinicius de Moraes. Can these musicians use their music to ease tensions and help everyone survive the forty days and nights at sea?IMDb 4.3TMDB 6.9 - 94
RageMovie · 2018 · 85mAlentejo, Portugal, 1950. In a harsh, windswept landscape marked by poverty and hunger, a desperate man seeks revenge on those who ruined him. Unable to provide for his family during the day, he takes matters into his own hands on a dark night.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 95
The BodyMovie · 1991 · 77mXavier, a pharmacist, maintains a quiet life with his two wives, Carmen and Beatriz. Their world unravels when Carmen and Beatriz discover he is having an affair with Monique, a nightclub dancer.IMDb 6.2TMDB 7.0 - 96Pauê - O Passo de um VencedorMovie · 2015
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The Lyre of DelightMovie · 1978 · 105mIn Niterói, a woman whose mother was a dancer at the Lira do Delírio nightclub experiences the kidnapping of her son during Carnival. With the help of a journalist friend, she plunges into Rio de Janeiro's criminal world, encountering various criminals. She also travels back in time to a previous Carnival, hoping to identify the kidnapper from a gathering of people.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 98
O TroncoMovie · 1999 · 112mVicente, a tax collector, is dispatched to a remote area to challenge the authority of Melo, a wealthy landowner. After Melo's men destroy Vicente's office, the government responds by sending in soldiers under the command of Carvalho, a strict judge. Carvalho orders the soldiers to occupy Melo's property, triggering a large-scale conflict.IMDb 6.5 - 99Motoboys: Vida LocaMovie · 2003 · 53mSão Paulo, South America's largest city, is home to eighteen million people and over seven million vehicles, creating constant traffic congestion. Amidst this chaos, more than half a million motorcycle couriers work tirelessly to meet our immediate demands. Tragically, three of them die every day, yet the working class continues to be overlooked and misunderstood by society.IMDb 7.6TMDB 6.5
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Couples CounselingMovie · 2016 · 88mA successful couples therapist begins to question her own relationship when she takes on a new marriage counseling case with a young couple.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.6
