136 Brazilian Films to Watch Now
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Brazilian WesternMovie · 2013 · 108m · Crime, Drama, WesternJoão travels to Brazil hoping for a better future and meets Maria, a woman passionate about punk music. They fall in love. However, João's connection to the city's drug trade puts him in danger from a ruthless drug lord.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3 - 102
Tamo JuntoMovie · 2016 · 100mAfter ending a relationship, a guy reconnects with his best friend from school. The two of them begin a shared search for romantic partners, convinced they are living in a movie.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.3 - 103
NinaMovie · 2004 · 85mFired from her job, a woman struggling with emotional stability becomes increasingly consumed by a vivid and disturbing fantasy world.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.6 - 104
Vai Que Cola: O FilmeMovie · 2015 · 105m · ComedyValdomiro, a man who constantly finds himself in trouble, is pulled back into a dangerous game by the same clever people who once stole everything from him. This time, he's not alone. He gathers a group of unusual people from Ms. Jô's boarding house to help him get revenge and find peace. As the story unfolds, this unlikely team faces betrayal and greed, discovering the power of working together and exposing the true nature of their enemies.IMDb 5.1TMDB 6.2 - 105
Federal Bank HeistMovie · 2011 · 101m · Crime, Drama, Thriller"The Baron" planned an elaborate, non-violent heist targeting three tons of money. To pull it off, he needed a team willing to risk a million dollars. Based on true events from 2005, 168 million Brazilian Real – nearly 80 million US dollars – were stolen from a Brazilian Central Bank, making it the largest peacetime robbery in history and arguably the most audacious ever conceived.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.3 - 106
The Man Who CopiedMovie · 2003 · 123m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceA young man working at a copy shop develops a crush on his neighbor. Unable to afford anything from her business, he begins engaging in dishonest activities to earn money.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 107
Confessions of a Brazilian Call GirlMovie · 2011 · 109m · DramaRachel, raised in an affluent São Paulo family, shocked them all by leaving home and her studies at 17 to become a call girl. Soon after starting this new life, she began blogging about her experiences. Inspired by clients who remarked on her resemblance to a surfer, she adopted the online persona "Surfistinha," meaning little surfer girl.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.5 - 108
CaliforniaMovie · 2015 · 90m · DramaIt's 1984. Teenager Estela navigates the complexities of first love, friendships, and growing up. She idolizes her uncle Carlos and longs to visit him in California. However, her dream is shattered when he returns home weakened and ill. Amidst family struggles and personal revelations, Estela confronts a harsh reality that fundamentally alters her perspective on life.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 109
The Trace We Leave BehindMovie · 2017 · 90mIn Rio de Janeiro, a young doctor manages patient transfers between public hospitals. His world is upended when a patient vanishes without a trace, seemingly disappearing from the records. As the doctor investigates the disappearance, he begins to question his own sanity and the nature of reality itself.IMDb 5.7TMDB 4.8 - 110
Basic Sanitation, the MovieMovie · 2007 · 112m · ComedyA town discovers it has no money for a sewage system, but a federal grant to produce a film. To use the funds, a group of villagers decides to make a science fiction movie about a monster dwelling on the site of their new septic tank.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1 - 111
My Uncle Killed a GuyMovie · 2004 · 87m · Adventure, Comedy, CrimeÉder is arrested following a confession to a murder. His nephew, Duca, believes Éder confessed to protect his girlfriend, Soraya – the victim's ex-wife – and assembles two friends to investigate and uncover the truth.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2 - 112
StillbornMovie · 2011 · 92mA talent scout takes a promising young singer to São Paulo with the goal of connecting her with a famous conductor. While awaiting the audition, they share a hotel room where the scout interprets the cigarette pack warnings as prophecies about the singer's future. Throughout their time together, the scout's true motives begin to surface.IMDb 6.7TMDB 4.8 - 113
ApneiaMovie · 2014 · 105m"Apnea" follows a week in the life of Chris and her friends. Chris is determined to stay awake. Haunted by her sleep apnea and the fear of losing consciousness, she spends several nights awake, searching for meaning in her days – existing on the edge of her own body and the world around her, constantly pushing forward.IMDb 4.9TMDB 4.1 - 114
45 Days Away from YouMovie · 2018 · 96mFollowing a painful breakup with his eight-year boyfriend and disappointment with a subsequent relationship, Rafael decides to travel and reconnect with three close friends: Julia in England, Fábio in Portugal, and Mayara in Argentina. Each friend holds a significant place in his past and offers him solace.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3 - 115
Monica and Friends: BondsMovie · 2019 · 97m · Family, Adventure, ComedyJimmy Five’s dog, Fluffy, disappears. Determined to rescue him, Jimmy devises a foolproof plan and enlists the help of his loyal friends: Monica, Maggy, and Smudge. They embark on a series of challenges and exciting adventures to bring Fluffy safely home.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.7 - 116
The Man from the FutureMovie · 2011 · 106m · Comedy, Fantasy, Science FictionZero is a brilliant scientist haunted by a past heartbreak: twenty years ago, he lost Helena, the woman he loved, in a public humiliation. An accidental activation of one of his inventions sends him hurtling back to 1991. Seeing a chance to alter his history, Zero returns to his own time to discover a world completely transformed.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.2 - 117
DrainedMovie · 2006 · 112m · ComedyA pawn shop owner deals in used items from people in need, motivated as much by a desire for control as by profit. His carefully maintained power dynamic is disrupted when two unusual items – a specific piece of furniture and a plumbing problem – enter his world, leading to a complete loss of composure.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 118
Any Stray Cat 2Movie · 2015 · 104m · Romance, ComedyTati and Conrado go to Cancún, where he's presenting his new book at a conference. Tati intends to propose during the trip, with family and friends watching online. However, Conrado asks for time to consider her proposal, leaving Tati disheartened. This disappointment reignites her feelings for her ex, Marcelo, who unexpectedly appears. Adding to the complexity, Conrado's ex-girlfriend, Ângela, is also in Cancún for the conference.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.2 - 119
OvermanMovie · 2018 · 94mBrazilian writer Alberto Luppo has lived in Paris for years and resists returning to Brazil. However, when a French anthropologist vanishes in the Brazilian interior, Alberto is compelled to go back and write about the event. During the trip, he confronts both fear and wonder, ultimately accepting his fate. With Bethânea as his guide, he rediscovers the beauty in his heritage, embracing aspects he once rejected.IMDb 6.0TMDB 3.5 - 120
Air BridgeMovie · 2015 · 100m · Drama, RomanceBruno and Amanda navigate the challenges of a long-distance relationship after connecting during a flight that experiences an emergency landing.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 121
We 3Movie · 2011 · 80mThree young people from different regions of Brazil start college in São Paulo and feel an immediate, powerful connection on their first day. They rent an apartment together and quickly become deeply involved, sharing intimate moments and affectionate gestures with ease. Their easy banter and playful arguments mask a growing emotional intensity. As college nears its end and they face diverging futures, their relationships shift. Simple touches and loving words now carry profound weight, and the possibility of separation alters the meaning of every interaction.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.2 - 122
Possible LovesMovie · 2001 · 98mFifteen years ago, Carlos waited at the cinema for Júlia, a university colleague he loved, but she never arrived. Alone in the lobby, an unexpected event occurs that dramatically alters his path. This seemingly small moment shapes the course of his life. Now, fifteen years later, we see three distinct possibilities for Carlos's life. In one, he's trapped between a comfortable marriage and a yearning for passionate love. In another, he embraces his homosexuality and prioritizes desire. The third shows him struggling to find love, experiencing repeated disappointments in his search for the ideal woman. One of these lives is his reality, another isn't, and the third is the life he always wished for. Which one is truly his?IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.7 - 123
All the Reasons to ForgetMovie · 2017 · 90m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceAntonio struggles to cope after his long-term relationship with Sofia ends. He believes he can easily move on, but quickly realizes it's not that simple.
Trying to overcome his feelings of loss, Antonio explores different ways to detach emotionally. He tries therapy, medication, and online dating, but his attempts to numb the pain lead to a series of funny and sad situations.
The film is a relatable story about love, loss, and healing. It honestly looks at the complexities of relationships and the power of emotion, inviting audiences to laugh, cry, and think about the challenges of modern dating.IMDb 6.2TMDB 7.1 - 124
Rat FeverMovie · 2012 · 101mZizo, a radical and anarchist poet, lives in a poor neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, sharing his angry thoughts through a publication called Febre do Rato and reciting poetry to anyone who will listen. He exists within a self-made world where helping those less fortunate is tinged with both a sense of satisfaction and a cruel edge.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.2 - 125
Life Is a BitchMovie · 2018 · 107mFeeling lost and unfulfilled, Vladimir, Clivia, Regina, and Primo devise a ridiculous plan: to kidnap a wealthy man. They're all amateurs, completely unprepared for the criminal world. As they try to put their plan into action, their true feelings and hidden desires begin to surface.IMDb 6.0TMDB 7.2 - 126
Friendly BeastMovie · 2018 · 98m · Thriller, Horror, CrimeA restaurant owner's breaking point arrives during a botched robbery. He takes everyone – criminals and patrons – hostage, holding them at gunpoint. The situation spirals into a terrifying ordeal driven by his increasingly erratic behavior and primal urges.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5 - 127
Real Estate Of DeathMovie · 2019IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.9 - 128
Zuzu AngelMovie · 2006 · 108m · Drama, HistoryZuzu Angel chronicles the final years of her life as she fights for justice in the case of her activist son, Stuart. He was arrested, tortured, murdered, and his body secretly disposed of by the Brazilian military in Rio de Janeiro during the early 1970s. This period was marked by a repressive military regime and strict media censorship.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 129
Once Upon a Time in RioMovie · 2008 · 117m · DramaPerched above Rio's famous Ipanema beach lies the Cantagalo favela. Each day, residents descend the mountain to work unseen, cleaning apartments, serving in restaurants, and selling food along the sunny coast. Young Dé (Thiago Martins) is one of them. He lives with his mother Bernadette (Cyria Coentro) in a small Cantagalo apartment, selling hot dogs on the beach to cover rent. Haunted by the death of his brother Beto as a child and the imprisonment of his adopted brother Carlão (Rocco Pitanga) for a crime he didn't commit, Dé's life changes when he meets Nina (Vitória Frate) while working on the beach. Nina is the daughter of Evandro (Paulo César Grande), a wealthy lawyer who disapproves of her relationship with someone from the working class. How...IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.5 - 130
The Boy in the MirrorMovie · 2014 · 78mA boy's lifelong wish for a doppelganger is granted when his reflection, Odnanref, steps out of the mirror and into reality. Odnanref offers to solve all of Fernando's problems. This is based on the acclaimed Brazilian novel by Fernando Sabino.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.9 - 131
Canastra SujaMovie · 2016 · 121mBatista and Maria appear to be a happy couple, but their marriage hides a deeper truth. Behind the facade, Batista struggles with alcoholism, and Maria is having an affair with her eldest daughter's boyfriend. Together, they represent a family teetering on the brink of collapse.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 132
I'd Receive the Worst News from Your Beautiful LipsMovie · 2011 · 104mDeep in the Amazon rainforest, a photographer on a journey begins a passionate relationship with a preacher's wife. However, hidden truths from her history put their affair in jeopardy.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.8 - 133
Entranced EarthMovie · 1967 · 108m · DramaIn Eldorado, a nation marked by both vibrancy and political turmoil, widespread corruption threatens the country’s future. Journalist Paulo Martins, seasoned and disillusioned, struggles to uncover the truth amidst deceit.
As Paulo investigates political wrongdoing, he confronts two powerful enemies: a captivating populist aiming for power through manipulation, and a conservative figure secretly preserving the existing power structure. Caught in this intense atmosphere, Paulo confronts the confusing relationship between the elite's recklessness and the public’s unwavering faith.
In this complex tropical environment, appearances are misleading as Paulo exposes layers of secrets and alliances that endanger his career and personal beliefs. The distinction between right and wrong blurs, testing Paulo's integrity and his perception of truth. This compelling drama offers a stark portrayal of the cost of journalistic honesty in a world consumed by corruption and danger.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 134
Don't Call Me SonMovie · 2016 · 82m · DramaSeventeen-year-old Pierre is navigating adolescence, balancing a band, casual sex, and a secret fascination with women's clothes. His mother, Aracy, has shielded him and his younger sister Jacqueline since his father's death, indulging them both. However, Pierre's life is upended when he discovers Aracy stole him from the hospital as a newborn. Director Anna Muylaert examines the complexities of mother-child bonds through the perspective of a son whose reality is shattered.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 135
YonluMovie · 2018 · 90mThis film tells the true story of a 16-year-old boy who gained international recognition for his musical and artistic talent, connecting with people worldwide through the internet. Fluent in five languages, Yonlu built a vast network of online friends across the globe. Unbeknownst to them, he was also secretly participating in an online forum dedicated to suicide.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.8 - 136
Camila JamMovie · 2007 · 120mCamila, in her mid-twenties, experiences upheaval after her boyfriend evicts her following a heated argument. Aspiring to be a writer, she maintains a blog called "Camila Jam," but seeks new inspiration. As Camila navigates struggles with alcohol, emotional turmoil, and difficult relationships, it becomes clear that her writing talent alone won't be enough to help her understand herself and achieve her goals.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3
