721 Brazilian Films to Watch
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As MeninasMovie · 1995 · 92mIn Brazil's military dictatorship, three university students – Lorena, Lia, and Ana Clara – from diverse backgrounds find friendship at a convent boarding house in São Paulo. Despite their differences, they forge a close bond, sharing their personal struggles and aspirations, supporting each other until an inevitable parting forces them apart.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.9 - 702
Same Old WestMovie · 2025 · 97mIn the remote region of Goiás, Brazil, men struggling with vulnerability are repeatedly rejected by the women in their lives. This rejection breeds resentment and bitterness, leading to escalating violence among them.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5 - 703
A Hora MágicaMovie · 1998 · 101mIn the 1950s, as television begins to replace radio, Tito Balcárcel, a voice actor, falls for Lúcia, a fan who pulls him into a dangerous criminal scheme.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.3 - 704
Maré, Our Love StoryMovie · 2008 · 104mThis is a free adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, set in Favela da Maré, one of Rio de Janeiro's largest and most dangerous slums. Analídia is the daughter of a drug trafficking leader, while Jonathan is a childhood friend of the other gang leader. They both find refuge in dance, studying together in a dance group located precisely between the rival territories.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9 - 705
A Guerra dos VizinhosMovie · 2010IMDb 6.7 - 706
Repare BemMovie · 2012 · 94mThis film follows three generations of women in Brazil who endured political persecution during the country's military dictatorship.IMDb 7.6 - 707The Monk and the Hangman's DaughterMovie · 1996 · 96mIn 18th-century countryside, Benedicta is the daughter of the town's executioner. A new monk, Ambrosius, feels sympathy for her, but his attention sparks jealousy in Rochus, setting off a conflict between desire and religious devotion.IMDb 6.0TMDB 2.7
- 708The Call of the OboeMovie · 1998 · 120mA quiet, declining village experiences a shift when a stranger arrives at its deserted train station. This newcomer is a Brazilian musician who carries and plays his oboe. The music from the instrument profoundly impacts the lives of the villagers, and the village itself is irrevocably transformed by its sound.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.5
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BeatrizMovie · 2015 · 97mIn Lisbon, Marcelo is writing a novel heavily inspired by his wife, Beatriz's, life. As he works on the book, the creative process increasingly threatens their relationship and the love they share.IMDb 5.4TMDB 4.0 - 710
Didi, o Cupido TrapalhãoMovie · 2003 · 86m · Romance, Comedy, FamilyGod exiles a clumsy angel from heaven. He can only return once he proves himself a good Cupid. His first assignment is difficult: he must connect a poor young man with a woman from a wealthy family, named Romeu and Julieta.IMDb 2.7TMDB 5.0 - 711
Cinderella BaianaMovie · 1998 · 85mA family living in a city near Salvador struggles with poverty. The father works as a cleaner, while the mother and daughter assist with small tasks. They decide to move to the big city, where the father, João, finds work near Pelourinho, close to a dance academy. His daughter, Carla, discovers a passion for music and realizes her talent for dance, achieving considerable success. However, she remains connected to her roots, visiting underprivileged children and teaching them to dance.IMDb 1.9TMDB 1.5 - 712
Por Um Punhado de Dólares – Os Novos EmigradosMovie · 2015A documentary exploring the experiences of new immigrants and the ongoing migrant issue in the 21st century. - 713
Diário de Uma BuscaMovie · 2011 · 104mOctober 5, 1984. A newspaper headline in Porto Alegre reads: "Extreme left-wing activist holds up the home of a former Paraguayan consul, then commits suicide." The activist was the director's father. The consul was a former Nazi, whose past the director's father was investigating.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 714
The Other SideMovie · 2007 · 106mRicardo is a cross-dressing man who attempts suicide. He returns to his past and learns to live with the support of his sister and, especially, his nephew Vasco, who has Down syndrome.IMDb 7.0TMDB 4.3 - 715
O Cego Que Gritava LuzMovie · 1997 · 85mIn Brasilia, a storyteller captivates the patrons of a bar with his tales.IMDb 5.8TMDB 4.2 - 716
The Nutty BoyMovie · 1995 · 83m · Family, Comedy, AdventureHelvécio Ratton's charming adaptation brings to life the colorful world of Brazilian cartoonist Ziraldo, based on his book and comic. The story follows a carefree 10-year-old boy growing up in a 1960s city. As he has childhood adventures, audiences are transported to a time of innocence, playfulness, and nostalgia. The film balances lighthearted moments with a deeper look at growing up, offering viewers an entertaining and heartwarming cinematic experience.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 717Mais Uma CançãoMovie · 2013
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A Sort of FamilyMovie · 2017 · 95m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerDriven by her deepest desire, how far will Malena go? Malena is a 38-year-old doctor from Buenos Aires. One afternoon, she receives a call from Doctor Costas: the baby she was expecting is about to be born, and she must travel immediately to northern Argentina. Malena unexpectedly begins a journey filled with difficult choices and legal and moral challenges, constantly questioning her limits.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 719
The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos PrestesMovie · 1997 · 104mThis film chronicles the life of Luiz Carlos Prestes, a military lieutenant who later became a communist militant and Brazilian politician.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.4 - 720
My Name is TonhoMovie · 1969 · 90mKidnapped by Roma people as a child, Tonho is raised by them, never knowing his biological parents. As a young man, he leaves the Roma community to live independently. He encounters a woman who has lost her brother, and a dangerous gang of violent criminals.IMDb 6.5TMDB 4.9 - 721
Before the World EndsMovie · 2010 · 104mIn the rural landscape of Rio Grande do Sul, high school student Daniel enjoys an ordinary adolescence, balancing studies, cycling, online games, and dreams of moving to Porto Alegre. He's smitten with his girlfriend Mim, who recently ended their relationship but remains a friend, and his best friend Lucas excels academically at São Lucas High School. Daniel is raised by his mother Elaine and stepfather Antônio, sharing a home with his half-sister Maria Clara. His biological father, a photographer who left during her pregnancy for Thailand, unexpectedly contacts him with a letter while suffering from malaria, and Daniel hesitates to open it.IMDb 7.0TMDB 5.9
