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1. A Dog's Will (2000)
104 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Follows the lives of 2 poor Brazilians and their schemes to get money and the consequences of their actions.
Director: Guel Arraes | Stars: Matheus Nachtergaele, Selton Mello, Rogério Cardoso, Denise Fraga
Votes: 16,951
2. The Second Mother (2015)
R | 112 min | Comedy, Drama
When the estranged daughter of a hard-working live-in housekeeper suddenly appears, the unspoken class barriers that exist within the home are thrown into disarray.
Director: Anna Muylaert | Stars: Regina Casé, Helena Albergaria, Michel Joelsas, Camila Márdila
Votes: 16,749 | Gross: $0.38M
3. City of Men (2007)
R | 106 min | Crime, Drama
Best buddies Acerola and Laranjinha, about to turn 18, discover things about their missing fathers' pasts which will shatter their solid friendship, in the middle of a war between rival drug gangs from Rio's favelas.
Director: Paulo Morelli | Stars: Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Jonathan Haagensen, Rodrigo dos Santos
Votes: 16,311 | Gross: $0.31M
4. Meu Nome Não é Johnny (2008)
124 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The true story of João Guilherme Estrella ("Johnny"), a young middle-class bon vivant who became a big-time cocaine dealer in Rio de Janeiro in the early 1990s.
Director: Mauro Lima | Stars: Selton Mello, Giulio Lopes, Júlia Lemmertz, Felipe Severo
Votes: 7,863
5. Lisbela and the Prisoner (2003)
106 min | Comedy, Romance
This is the fun story of the mischievous, adventurous and conquering Leléu and the dreamy Lisbela, who loves watching American movies and dreams of movie heroes.
Director: Guel Arraes | Stars: André Mattos, Aramis Trindade, Bruno Garcia, Carlos Casagrande
Votes: 7,012
6. A Dog's Will (1999–2025)
38 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
The adventures of friends João Grilo, a poor man a liar, and Chicó, the most cowardly of men. Both struggle for daily bread in the Northeast of Brazil and crossing for several episodes ... See full summary »
Stars: Matheus Nachtergaele, Selton Mello, Virginia Cavendish, Enrique Diaz
Votes: 5,245
7. Meu Tio Matou um Cara (2004)
87 min | Adventure, Comedy
Éder is arrested when he confesses to killing a man. Duca, Éder's nephew, is only 15, but decides to prove his uncle's innocence, since he is sure that his uncle is assuming the crime in order to get his girlfriend out of prison.
Director: Jorge Furtado | Stars: Darlan Cunha, Sophia Reis, Lázaro Ramos, Deborah Secco
Votes: 2,981
8. City of Men (2002–2018)
30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A realistic yet humorous look at the lives of Laranjinha and Acerola, two friends who live adventurous and dangerous lives in a Rio de Janeiro slum.
Stars: Darlan Cunha, Douglas Silva, Camila Monteiro, Roberta Rodrigues
Votes: 2,965
9. Os Normais: O Filme (2003)
93 min | Comedy
Five years before the events in the television series take place, Rui and Vani meet and fall in love on the day of their respective wedding ceremonies - to different people, in the same church.
Director: José Alvarenga Jr. | Stars: Luiz Fernando Guimarães, Fernanda Torres, Marisa Orth, Evandro Mesquita
Votes: 2,672
10. Basic Sanitation, the Movie (2007)
112 min | Comedy
A small community of descendants of Italian immigrants in the interior of the state of Rio Grande do Sul resorts to making a video to try to solve the problems of basic sanitation that plague their village.
Director: Jorge Furtado | Stars: Fernanda Torres, Wagner Moura, Camila Pitanga, Bruno Garcia
Votes: 2,611
11. Ó Pai, Ó: Look at This (2007)
96 min | Comedy, Musical
During the Carnival in the historical site of Pelourinho (Salvador, Bahia, Brazil), we follow the lives of the tenants of a falling-to-pieces tenement house who try to get by using creativity, irony, humor and music.
Director: Monique Gardenberg | Stars: Lázaro Ramos, Dira Paes, Wagner Moura, Stênio Garcia
Votes: 2,261
12. Big Family (2001–2014)
30 min | Comedy
Sitcom about a dysfunctional but loving average Brazilian family.
Stars: Lúcio Mauro Filho, Guta Stresser, Marieta Severo, Marco Nanini
Votes: 1,561
13. Caramuru: The Invention of Brazil (2001)
85 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Diogo Álvares, a Portuguese map illustrator, reaches the Brazilian coast, after his caravel sinks. He is saved by the Indian chief Itaparica and his two daughters, Paraguaçu and Moema. They... See full summary »
Director: Guel Arraes | Stars: Selton Mello, Camila Pitanga, Deborah Secco, Tonico Pereira
Votes: 1,511
14. Normal People (2001–2003)
25 min | Comedy
A "normal" couple are living a "normal" life together, but they have many complaints about themselves and each other.
Stars: Fernanda Torres, Luiz Fernando Guimarães, Selton Mello, Graziella Moretto
Votes: 1,472
15. Men Are from Mars... And That's Where I'm Going! (2014)
108 min | Comedy, Romance
Follows the story of Fernanda, a single businesswoman in her thirties, and her continuous quest to find the one man she is meant to marry.
Director: Marcus Baldini | Stars: Mônica Martelli, Paulo Gustavo, Dani Valente, Eduardo Moscovis
Votes: 1,245
16. A Grande Família: O Filme (2007)
104 min | Comedy
For forty years, the public functionary and family man Lineu and his beloved wife Nenê celebrate their first date going to the same ball where Lineu borrowed the jacket his competitor ... See full summary »
Director: Maurício Farias | Stars: Marco Nanini, Marieta Severo, Pedro Cardoso, Andrea Beltrão
Votes: 810
17. Good Luck (2014)
90 min | Drama
João is admitted to a psychiatric clinic by his family. There, he meets Judite and falls in love. The problem is that she does not have much time to live and they know it. This shall not prevent a great romance in the clinic.
Director: Carolina Jabor | Stars: Deborah Secco, João Pedro Zappa, Fernanda Montenegro, Cássia Kis
Votes: 756
18. O Coronel e o Lobisomem (2005)
106 min | Comedy, Horror
In the beginning of the Twentieth Century, Coronel Ponciano de Azeredo Furtado inherits the farm Sobradinho in the country, many possessions and the title of "colonel" of his grandfather. ... See full summary »
Director: Maurício Farias | Stars: Diogo Vilela, Selton Mello, Ana Paula Arósio, Tonico Pereira
Votes: 753
19. Romance (2008)
105 min | Romance
During a remake of the play Tristan and Isolde, actors Peter and Ana fall in love. While the characters live an idealized love, the interpreters are living a true story, which they try to spice it up with the intensity of the fiction.
Director: Guel Arraes | Stars: Andrea Beltrão, José Wilker, Marco Nanini, Bruno Garcia
Votes: 696
20. The Well Beloved One (2010)
107 min | Comedy
Elected major of the small city of Sucupira, after unfortunate situation, Odorico (Marco Nanini) must open the city cemitery and face acusations of being corrupt, to end his term on good terms with the people
Director: Guel Arraes | Stars: Marco Nanini, José Wilker, Matheus Nachtergaele, Andrea Beltrão
Votes: 619
21. A Máquina (2005)
89 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Karina has 2 dreams: to become an actress & to see the world. Antonio is in love with her. He promises to bring the world to "Nordestina", a village in the sticks of Brazil. This backwater ... See full summary »
Director: João Falcão | Stars: Paulo Autran, Gustavo Falcão, Mariana Ximenes, Lázaro Ramos
Votes: 619
22. The Kiss (1981)
80 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a pedestrian is hit by a bus, simple clerk Arandir runs and kisses the body in a gesture of sympathy and unconditional pure love. The opportunist scum photographer Amado Pinheiro ... See full summary »
Director: Bruno Barreto | Stars: Tarcísio Meira, Ney Latorraca, Lídia Brondi, Christiane Torloni
Votes: 444
23. Antônia (2006)
PG-13 | 90 min | Drama, Musical
Determined to escape their poverty-stricken lives, four talented young women living on the underprivileged outskirts of Sao Paulo, Brazil, form an all-female rap group but find their road ... See full summary »
Director: Tata Amaral | Stars: Negra Li, Leilah Moreno, Cindy Mendes, Quelynah
Votes: 437 | Gross: $0.00M
24. Fantastic (1973– )
180 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Long running Brazilian series in the form of electronic magazine; the so-called Show of Life mixes journalism, reporting, sport, humor, dramaturgy, documentary, music and science on Sunday nights.
Stars: Tadeu Schmidt, Zeca Camargo, Renata Ceribelli, Poliana Abritta
Votes: 402
25. Kings & Rats (2012)
110 min | Comedy, Drama
Estado do Rio de Janeiro, 1963. O coreto da praça principal de Bacaxá explode no momento de abertura da gincana de primavera da pequena cidade. O alvo do atentando é Amélia Castanho, ... See full synopsis »
Director: Mauro Lima | Stars: Selton Mello, Otávio Müller, Rafaela Mandelli, Cauã Reymond
Votes: 293
26. Casseta & Planeta Urgente (1992–2012)
30 min | Comedy
A weekly magazine where recent news and events were reported in a parodic way. In later years skits were more common, always comically criticizing the current times.
Stars: Marcelo Madureira, Beto Silva, Hélio de la Peña, Hubert Aranha
Votes: 287
27. Express Kidnapping (2018)
85 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Sao Paulo, Brazil. Isabel, a 25-year-old girl, is kidnapped. The first ATM the criminals try to withdraw money from is broken. It's almost 10:00pm. The kidnappers realize they will not be ... See full summary »
Director: Tata Amaral | Stars: Marina Ruy Barbosa, Daniel Rocha, Sidney Santiago, Tess Amorim
Votes: 277
28. Rend Your Heart (2018)
115 min | Drama
An adaptation of the namesake play by Oduvaldo Vianna Filho, which tells the story of Manguari Pistolão, an anonymous militant, that after 40 years of fighting for what he thought was new ... See full summary »
Director: Jorge Furtado | Stars: Marco Ricca, Drica Moraes, Chay Suede, George Sauma
Votes: 266
29. TV Pirata (1988–1992)
Comedy
Brazilian sketch comedy show, parodying contemporary culture, TV shows and politics in a no-nonsense and oftentimes politically incorrect humor, performed by a cast of 10 repertory members.
Stars: Regina Casé, Cláudia Raia, Marco Nanini, Débora Bloch
Votes: 250
30. The Invisible Woman (2011)
30 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Stars: Selton Mello, Débora Falabella, Luana Piovani, Álamo Facó
Votes: 243
31. The Moving Forest (2015)
99 min | Drama, Thriller
Based on William Shakespeare's "Macbeth". Elias is a successful executive who works in the second largest private bank in Brazil. One day, Elias meets a mysterious woman who claims to be ... See full summary »
Director: Vinicius Coimbra | Stars: Gabriel Braga Nunes, Ana Paula Arósio, Ângelo Antônio, Nelson Xavier
Votes: 238
32. Real Beleza (2015)
97 min | Drama
Photographer gets involved with a family as he seeks for a new model in a small town
Director: Jorge Furtado | Stars: Vladimir Brichta, Adriana Esteves, Francisco Cuoco, Vitória Strada
Votes: 211
33. Casseta & Planeta: Seus Problemas Acabaram!!! (2006)
80 min | Comedy
The idealistic lawyer Botelho Pinto is suing the powerful Tabajara Organizations with his secretary Priscila Tsunami using the testimony of Lindauro das Dores, who had been evicted and ... See full summary »
Director: José Lavigne | Stars: Hubert Aranha, Murilo Benício, Bussunda, Hélio de la Peña
Votes: 207
34. Sweet Mother (2012 TV Movie)
70 min | Comedy, Drama
The story of Picucha, an 85-year-old suburban widow and mother of four who faces the reality of living alone in her age while keeping good humor and love for family and life.
Directors: Ana Luiza Azevedo, Jorge Furtado | Stars: Fernanda Montenegro, Marco Ricca, Louise Cardoso, Mariana Lima
Votes: 203
35. The Aspones (2004– )
225 min | Comedy
Stars: Selton Mello, Andrea Beltrão, Pedro Paulo Rangel, Marisa Orth
Votes: 196
36. O Diário de Tati (2012)
90 min | Comedy, Family
Tati is a typical teenager, unable to learn mathematics, but very intelligent when creating plans to escape the punishment of the mother. During the summer, she needs to hide that she has ... See full summary »
Director: Mauro Farias | Stars: Heloísa Périssé, Louise Cardoso, Cicinha Périssé de Farias, Pedro Neschling
Votes: 178
37. Armação Ilimitada (1985–1988)
Adventure, Comedy, Family
The adventures of two surfers, Juba and Lula, living in the same apartment with their shared girlfriend Zelda Scott, a journalist who admired Simone de Beauvoir and had a neurotic boss, ... See full summary »
Stars: Kadu Moliterno, Andrea Beltrão, André de Biase, Jonas Torres
Votes: 177
38. Oh My God! Again? (2008–2009)
30 min | Comedy, Romance
Reginaldo is a womanizing taxi-driver, who always has woman problems; Roque is a popular singer who is working hard to construct a career, always with a lot of street-wise savvy; Yolanda is... See full summary »
Stars: Lázaro Ramos, Érico Brás, Tânia Tôko, Valdinéia Soriano
Votes: 176
39. Carcereiros: O Filme (2019)
110 min | Drama
Adriano is an incorruptible jailer and averse to violence. He tries to guarantee peace in the prison even though he goes through great family dilemmas. The arrival of Abdel, a dangerous ... See full summary »
Director: José Eduardo Belmonte | Stars: Rodrigo Lombardi, Tony Tornado, Milton Gonçalves, Giovanna Rispoli
Votes: 176
40. Altas Horas (2000– )
120 min | Family, Talk-Show
Serginho Groisman promotes weekly debates on relevant topics with the participation of the audience, artists and personalities from different areas.
Stars: Serginho Groisman, Marco Luque, Laura Müller, Leilah Moreno
Votes: 156
41. A Comédia da Vida Privada (1995–1997)
50 min | Comedy
Stars: Marco Nanini, Pedro Cardoso, Fernanda Torres, Marieta Severo
Votes: 137
42. Esquenta! (2011–2017)
Music, Talk-Show
A mix of Brazilian popular music plus interviews with the most prominent artists in the Brazilian scene.
Stars: Regina Casé, Arlindo Cruz, Mumuzinho, Péricles
Votes: 133
43. Guerra dos Sexos (1983–1984)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Two cousins inherit a chain of stores and the mansion where they live, prompting frictions between the two, until she proposes a 'risk it all deal', where only one of two will become the sole heir, and starting real battle of the sexes.
Stars: Tarcísio Meira, Glória Menezes, Lucélia Santos, Mário Gomes
Votes: 129
44. Hot Moon (1999– )
Drama
A charming 'Lolita' seduces a foreigner and throws him into a case of scandal and homicide.
Stars: Paulo Betti, Ana Paula Tabalipa, Fernanda Torres, Philip Hersh
Votes: 102
45. Dona Flor and Her 2 Husbands (1998– )
341 min | Comedy, Romance
Dona Flor marries Vadinho, who is very handsome and passionate, but does not offer him much. She supports the family by cooking for her neighbors, but the husband bets most of the money. ... See full summary »
Stars: Giulia Gam, Edson Celulari, Marco Nanini, Aloísio de Abreu
Votes: 99
46.
A Dog's Will (1999–2025)
Episode:
Peleja de Chicó Contra os Dois Ferrabrás
(1999)
37 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Chicó duels the two bravest men in town for Rosinha and makes a promise. But he does not imagine that when he emerged victorious from the clash, his problems would be just beginning.
Director: Guel Arraes | Stars: Matheus Nachtergaele, Selton Mello, Rogério Cardoso, Denise Fraga
Votes: 97
47.
A Dog's Will (1999–2025)
Episode:
O Gato que Descome Dinheiro
(1999)
39 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
João Grilo gets into trouble when selling to his bosses a cat that makes money. Rosinha, daughter of authoritarian Major Antônio Morais, arrives in Taperoá and enchants Chicó.
Director: Guel Arraes | Stars: Matheus Nachtergaele, Selton Mello, Rogério Cardoso, Denise Fraga
Votes: 91
48. Sweet Mother (2014)
30 min | Comedy
Picucha may seem old-fashioned, but she has modern ideas and a great sense of humor. At 85 years old, she pushes the limits of her age and does everything she can for her family and friends... See full summary »
Stars: Fernanda Montenegro, Marco Ricca, Louise Cardoso, Matheus Nachtergaele
Votes: 89
49.
A Dog's Will (1999–2025)
Episode:
O Dia em que João Grilo se Encontrou com o Diabo
(1999)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
João Grilo, Eurico, Dora, the priest, the bishop, and Severino are in heaven. Our Lady will intercede for them before God and the Devil at the final judgment.
Director: Guel Arraes | Stars: Matheus Nachtergaele, Selton Mello, Rogério Cardoso, Denise Fraga
Votes: 89
50. Vereda Tropical (1984–1985)
Drama, Romance
Silvana is a simple girl, raised by her grandmother since she lost her parents as a child. She works at a CCR factory and falls in love with Victor, the son of the factory's owner, who falls in love with her.
Stars: Marieta Severo, Walmor Chagas, Gianfrancesco Guarnieri, Ênio Santos
Votes: 88