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1. 3% (2016–2020)
TV-MA | 49 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
A post-apocalyptic thriller set in near-future Brazil, where a select few are allowed to join a privileged society after undergoing an intense and competitive process.
Stars: Bianca Comparato, Vaneza Oliveira, Rodolfo Valente, Zezé Motta
Votes: 28,145
2. Beyond the Universe (2022)
TV-MA | 126 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Follows Nina, a talented pianist who has lupus. She forges an unexpected yet strong connection with Gabriel, one of the doctors on the team who takes care of her and gives her to confidence to play with a huge orchestra in São Paulo.
Director: Diego Freitas | Stars: Henrique Zaga, Ashleigh Morghan, Viviane Araújo, Diego Freitas
Votes: 2,371
3. Estômago (2007)
113 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
In the great restaurant of life, there are those who eat and those who get eaten. Raimundo Nonato finds an alternative way, a life of his own: he cooks in order to survive and find a place ... See full summary »
Director: Marcos Jorge | Stars: João Miguel, Fabiula Nascimento, Babu Santana, Carlo Briani
Votes: 8,163
4. Felizes para Sempre? (2015)
44 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
How far would you go to have your desires fulfilled? Directed by Fernando Meirelles, Happily Ever After? tells the story of a couple in crisis. When the mysterious call girl Danny Bond ... See full summary »
Stars: Enrique Diaz, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Adriana Esteves, João Miguel
Votes: 375
5. Love for Sale (2006)
Not Rated | 90 min | Drama
In order to get funds, a young woman living in the Northeast of Brazil decides to raffle her own body.
Director: Karim Aïnouz | Stars: Hermila Guedes, Maria Menezes, Zezita Matos, João Miguel
Votes: 2,112 | Gross: $0.01M
6. 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: 1,558
7. Cute, But Ordinary (2013)
90 min | Drama
In his film, "Pretty, But Ordinary", the renowned Brazilian writer, Nelson Rodrigues, works with the idea of temptation that has plagued man since the beginning of time (part of the human ... See full synopsis »
Director: Moacyr Góes | Stars: João Miguel, Leandra Leal, Letícia Colin, Gracindo Júnior
Votes: 251
8. Once Upon a Time Veronica (2012)
Unrated | 91 min | Drama
A woman tries to make a life for herself in a violent Brazilian city.
Director: Marcelo Gomes | Stars: Hermila Guedes, W.J. Solha, João Miguel, Renata Roberta
Votes: 716
9. Xingu (2011)
Not Rated | 102 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Three brothers embark on a journey that begins with a kinship with Brazil's indigenous tribes, to their creation of South America's largest national park.
Director: Cao Hamburger | Stars: João Miguel, Felipe Camargo, Caio Blat, Maiarim Kaiabi
Votes: 1,924
10. Estômago 2: O Poderoso Chef (2024)
Comedy, Crime, Drama | Post-production
Director: Marcos Jorge | Stars: Violante Placido, Vincent Riotta, Guenia Lemos, Francesco La Mantia
11. I Remember (2005)
110 min | Drama
The memories of Guiga, from early childhood to young adulthood: his family, relatives, friends, fears, dreams and reality in a still provincial city of Salvador, Bahia, from the 50s to the 70s.
Director: Edgard Navarro | Stars: Lucas Valadares, Fernando Neves, Arly Arnaud, Valderez Freitas Teixeira
Votes: 236
12. To Kill the Beast (2021)
79 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Emilia arrives at her Aunt Inés' hostel located on the Argentina-Brazil border, looking for her missing brother. In this lush jungle a dangerous beast which takes the form of different animals seems to be roaming around.
Director: Agustina San Martín | Stars: Tamara Rocca, Ana Brun, João Miguel, Julieth Micolta
Votes: 303
13. Harassment (2018)
37 min | Crime, Drama
A women's organization is formed to report sexual abuse committed by a respected physician. The saga begins when one of them breaks the silence.
Stars: Antonio Calloni, Adriana Esteves, Paolla Oliveira, Mariana Lima
Votes: 155
14. Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures (2005)
99 min | Adventure, Drama
A road movie about a German man who went to the Northeast of Brazil in 1942 to sell Aspirin.
Director: Marcelo Gomes | Stars: João Miguel, Peter Ketnath, Madalena Accioly, Jeane Alves
Votes: 3,053
15. The Enchanted Tale (2011)
Drama, Romance
In the Northeast of Brazil, land of the social bandit, the Royal Family from the fictional kingdom of Serafia loses its heir due to a betrayal and a planned accident. Once thought she had ... See full summary »
Stars: Cauã Reymond, Bianca Bin, Bruno Gagliasso, Nathalia Dill
Votes: 210
16. Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012)
120 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The story of Brazilian popular singer Luiz Gonzaga and his son Gonzaguinha.
Director: Breno Silveira | Stars: Adélio Lima, Chambinho do Acordeon, Land Vieira, Júlio Andrade
Votes: 1,448
17. Siren's Song (2013)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the midst of Brazilian carnival, the murder of a young and beautiful axé singer shocks the entire country and starts a thrilling hunt for the killer.
Stars: Isis Valverde, Gabriel Braga Nunes, Camila Morgado, Fabiula Nascimento
Votes: 206
18. Alice (2008)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
Alice is a 26-year old woman, who moves to São Paulo after her father's unexpected death. In this intense and eclectic city, she starts to live life to the fullest, discover pleasures, chalk up successes and fearlessly face her failures.
Stars: Andréia Horta, Gabrielle Lopes, Vinicius Faria Zinn, Juliano Cazarré
Votes: 182
19. Se Nada Mais Der Certo (2008)
120 min | Drama
2006. Léo (Cauã Reymond) is a freelance journalist covering events for newspaper outside São Paulo, the city where he lives. He is in serious financial problems worsened due to payment ... See full summary »
Director: José Eduardo Belmonte | Stars: Cauã Reymond, Caroline Abras, João Miguel, Luiza Mariani
Votes: 284
20. Cinema 3 (1984–2016)
News
Stars: Jaume Figueras, Crisol Tuà, Monts Llussà, Àlex Gorina
Votes: 229
21. Internal Affairs (2009– )
30 min | Drama
The day-to-day operations of the law enforcement agency that investigates crimes committed by the police itself.
Stars: Murilo Benício, Milton Gonçalves, Rogério Trindade, Fabiula Nascimento
Votes: 77
22. Pacarrete (2019)
97 min | Comedy, Drama
Pacarrete, an old, crazy ballet dancer from Russas, Brazil, just wants to keep her dreams alive.
Director: Allan Deberton | Stars: Marcelia Cartaxo, João Miguel, Zezita Matos, Soia Lira
Votes: 318
23. Happy Desert (2007)
92 min | Drama
Jéssica is a teenager from Brazilian Northeast. After being abused by her stepfather, she runs away to Recife, where starts to work with sexual tourism. Then, she meets Mark, a German tourist, and falls in love with him.
Director: Paulo Caldas | Stars: Nash Laila, Peter Ketnath, Hermila Guedes, Zezé Motta
Votes: 164
24. Mutum (2007)
95 min | Drama
Thiago lives with his family on an isolated farm in the arid backlands of Minas Gerais, Brazil. As the story unfolds and Thiago is forced to confront separations and betrayal within the ... See full summary »
Director: Sandra Kogut | Stars: Thiago da Silva Mariz, Wallison Felipe Leal Barroso, Maria Juliana Souza de Oliveira, Brenda Luana Rodrigues Lima
Votes: 564
25. 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
26. Atmosfera (2023)
90 min | Drama
Edmundo is the caretaker of a ranch in São Paulo. He lives isolated in nature. His mother's presence haunts him with poetry and memories of the hinterland where he was born. The fine line ... See full summary »
Director: Paulo Caldas | Stars: Milhem Cortaz, Peter Ketnath, João Miguel, Luka Omoto
27. Carandiru: The Series (2005– )
Drama
A doctor volunteers to carry out AIDS prevention work at the largest prison in Latin America, Carandiru, in São Paulo. There he lives with reality behind the bars, which includes violence, ... See full summary »
Stars: Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, José Trassi, Ivan de Almeida, Ailton Graça
Votes: 81
28. The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga (2011)
110 min | Drama
Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga, a bankrupt and violent farmer who lives above the Law in Minas Gerais' ... See full summary »
Director: Vinicius Coimbra | Stars: Júlio Andrade, Chico Anysio, Rômulo Braga, Ivan de Almeida
Votes: 170
29. The Gold Hunt (2014)
Action, Crime, Thriller
The crime series, inspired by the routine actions and criminal investigations, tells the story of the delegate Jorge Macedo, personal dramas and the way he dismantled a gang responsible for... See full summary »
Stars: João Miguel, Andréia Horta, Paulo Vilhena, Júlio Andrade
Votes: 373
30. A Suprema Felicidade (2010)
Not Rated | 121 min | Drama
The story follows Paul, from 10 to 18 years old. During this period, he finds friendship, love and sex in Rio de Janeiro from the 50s and 60s.
Director: Arnaldo Jabor | Stars: Fernanda Avellar, César Cardadeiro, Tammy Di Calafiori, Maria Flor
Votes: 330
31. Antônia (2006–2007)
Drama, Music
The story of four poor Brazilian women who decide to create their own Hip-Hop group.
Stars: Leilah Moreno, Negra Li, Cindy Mendes, Quelynah
Votes: 62
32. Oblivious Memory (2016)
94 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Carlos is a man doomed by restless memories, that meets with himself, in a time warp. Young Carlos faces the forgetfulness of old Carlos, who doesn't recognize his own appearance. They get ... See full summary »
Director: Ruy Guerra | Stars: Tony Ramos, João Miguel, Charles Fricks, Mariana Ximenes
Votes: 72
33. Jardim Das Folhas Sagradas (2011)
84 min | Drama
Director: Pola Ribeiro | Stars: Érico Brás, Evelin Buchegguer, Harildo Deda, Antônio Godi
Votes: 23
34. Hotel Atlântico (2009)
102 min | Drama
A road movie that follows a solitary man as he sets of on a journey to the south of Brazil. The strange characters and absurd situations he encounters along the way present an extraordinary portrait of human relations.
Director: Suzana Amaral | Stars: Júlio Andrade, Gero Camilo, Emerson Danesi, Renato Dobal
Votes: 142
35. Casos e Acasos (2007–2008)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Stars: Cláudio Mendes, Fúlvio Stefanini, Danton Mello, Augusto Madeira
Votes: 46
36. Periscope (2013)
85 min | Drama
Élvio and Eric live alone in a small apartment without talking to anyone else. The relationship between the two deteriorates until one day, mysteriously, a periscope appears in the room.
Director: Kiko Goifman | Stars: Jean-Claude Bernardet, João Miguel
Votes: 40
37. Ballad of Return (2016)
98 min | Drama
One day, Eduardo arrives at his house and discovers that Julia, his wife, tried to commit suicide. She left her husband and two children without saying goodbye. After some time, she comes ... See full summary »
Director: Gustavo Rosa de Moura | Stars: João Miguel, Marina Person, Francisco Miguez, Stella Hodge
Votes: 69
38. Éden (2013)
73 min | Drama
Eden tells the story of Karine, a 30 year old woman, who lives in the suburbs of a big city, Rio de Janeiro. 8 months pregnant, she is in mourning for her husband, Juninho, recently ... See full summary »
Director: Bruno Safadi | Stars: Júlio Andrade, Rod Carvalho, Josias Duarte, Cristina Lago
Votes: 67
39. Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos (2015)
120 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: José Mayer, Isis Valverde, Murilo Benício, Adriana Esteves
40. Along the Way (2012)
102 min | Drama
To escape past traumas, a truck driver John decides to leave his hometown behind and travel cross the country. Alone and lonely he drives all over Brazil until John discovers hiding in his ... See full summary »
Director: Breno Silveira | Stars: Ângelo Antônio, João Miguel, Vinícius Nascimento, Dira Paes
Votes: 318
41. Ex isto (2010)
86 min | Drama
The famous philosopher and mathematician René Descartes (João Miguel) arrives in Brazil, where he travels in the tropics. An imaginary landing in which Descartes appears on the effect of ... See full summary »
Director: Cao Guimarães | Star: João Miguel
Votes: 56
42. Bipolar Show (2015–2017)
Talk-Show
Bipolar Show is not an interview show. Michel Melamed's project at Canal Brasil is the first performance series in Brazilian television, mixing reality and fiction in conversations and ... See full summary »
Stars: Michel Melamed, Wagner Moura, Luis Miranda, Gabriel Leone
Votes: 5
43. Goleiro
Sport | Announced
The greatest story never told, of the greatest game ever played.
Director: César Charlone | Stars: Giselle Itié, Lázaro Ramos, Matheus Nachtergaele, Taís Araújo
44. O Papel da Vida (2012–2015)
25 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
The show is a laid back conversation between the host, Marina Person, and an actor or actress about the role of their lives. The role in question is selected by the artists themselves with ... See full summary »
Stars: Marina Person, Alice Braga, Rodrigo Santoro, Selton Mello
45. Eduardo Galeano Vagamundo (2018)
63 min | Documentary
A hug movie, for the biggest storyteller in Latin America.
Director: Felipe Nepomuceno | Stars: Walter Carvalho, Ricardo Darín, Paulo José, João Miguel
Votes: 5
46. vem_aí (2013 TV Special)
62 min
Director: Oscar Rodrigues Alves | Stars: Tony Ramos, Luís Carlos Miele, João Miguel, Paulo Vilhena
Votes: 8
47. Esses Moços (2004)
80 min | Drama, Family
Two homeless girls find an lost old man in the streets of Salvador, and are willing to help him. But they start using him to get alms from people.
Director: José Araripe Jr. | Stars: Flaviana da Silva, João Miguel, Inaldo Santana, Chaiendi Santos
Votes: 30
48. Bela Cozinha (2014– )
25 min | Reality-TV
Stars: Gilberto Gil, Bela Gil, Carol Castro, Fernanda Montenegro
Votes: 7
50.
Antônia (2006–2007)
Episode:
Collect Call
(2007)
Drama, Music
Mayah disappears leaving the other members of the group worried.
Director: Fabrizia Pinto | Stars: Negra Li, Cindy Mendes, João Miguel, Leilah Moreno