Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "brazilian-politics"

1. Marighella (2019)

155 min | Action, Drama, History

Facing a violent military dictatorship and an intimidated opposition, writer-turned-politician Carlos Marighella articulates a resistance all the while ousting heinous crimes of torture and the infamous censorship instituted by the regime.

Director: Wagner Moura | Stars: Seu Jorge, Bruno Gagliasso, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Humberto Carrão

Votes: 56,039

2. Passport to Freedom (2021)

60 min | Biography, Drama, War

Aracy is a young employee of the Brazilian Consulate in Hamburg. She helped Jews obtain visas to flee to Brazil, despite the Nazis'' growing animosity toward Jews.

Stars: Sophie Charlotte, Rodrigo Lombardi, Peter Ketnath, Stefan Weinert

Votes: 537

3. The Great Hack (2019)

TV-MA | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The Cambridge Analytica scandal is examined through the roles of several affected persons.

Directors: Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim | Stars: Brittany Kaiser, David Carroll, Paul-Olivier Dehaye, Ravi Naik

Votes: 25,023

4. The Mechanism (2018–2019)

TV-MA | 41 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Dramatic fiction series loosely inspired by an investigation of corruption in Brazil's private and state oil companies and construction companies.

Stars: Caroline Abras, Selton Mello, Enrique Diaz, Jonathan Haagensen

Votes: 36,690

5. The Edge of Democracy (2019)

TV-14 | 121 min | Documentary, History

Political documentary and personal memoir collide in this exploration into the complex truth behind the unraveling of two Brazilian presidencies.

Director: Petra Costa | Stars: Dilma Rousseff, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Marisa Letícia Lula da Silva, Sergio Moro

Votes: 15,723

6. Olga (2004)

141 min | Biography, Drama, History

Based upon the true story of Olga Benário, the German-born wife of Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes. During the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas (1930-1945) she was arrested and... See full summary »

Director: Jayme Monjardim | Stars: Camila Morgado, Caco Ciocler, Luís Melo, Eliane Giardini

Votes: 3,645

7. Killer Ratings (2019)

351 min | Documentary, Crime

The true-life story of Brazilian TV host Wallace Souza, who was accused of literally killing for ratings, and using his crime TV show to cover up the grizzly truth.

Stars: Willace Souza, Thomaz Vasconcelos, Marlucia Souza, Divanilson Cavalcanti

Votes: 1,950

8. The Evandro Case: A Devilish Plot (2021)

Documentary, Crime

The series follows the story of the disappearance of a boy in Paraná state and the investigation of the case.

Stars: Ivan Mizanzuk, Antonio Figueiredo Basto, Paulo Markowicz, José Maria Correia

Votes: 811

9. Torre das Donzelas (2018)

97 min | Documentary

"The Virgin's Tower" - Memoires of a group of rebel women that were imprisioned by the Brazilian dictatorship in the 60's.

Director: Susanna Lira | Stars: Dilma Rousseff, Ana Bursztyn-Miranda, Maria Aparecida Costa, Rita Sipahi

Votes: 108

10. O Candidato Honesto (2014)

110 min | Comedy

John is a corrupt politician wanting to be the Brazil's next president. He receives an enchantment from his grandmother and can't lie anymore. Now he must win the presidential elections telling only the truth.

Director: Roberto Santucci | Stars: Marcello Caridade, Leandro Hassum, Luiza Valdetaro, Cláudio Cinti

Votes: 1,221

11. Manda Bala (Send a Bullet) (2007)

Unrated | 85 min | Documentary

An examination of corruption and class warfare in Brazil as told through the stories of a wealthy businessman, a plastic surgeon who assists kidnapping victims and a politician whose income relies on a frog farm.

Director: Jason Kohn

Votes: 1,202 | Gross: $0.11M

12. Flordelis: Em Nome da Mãe (2022)

Documentary

The series investigates the murder of Anderson do Carmo, husband of Brazilian congresswoman, singer and evangelical pastor Flordelis de Souza. She was accused of having orchestrated the crime, along with six of her more than 50 children.

Star: Flordelis

Votes: 130

13. Zuzu Angel (2006)

108 min | Biography, Drama, History

Based on the true story of Zuzu Angel, a famous Brazilian fashion designer in the 70's, who searches for her son Stuart, a member of a leftist university group who suddenly disappears ... See full summary »

Director: Sergio Rezende | Stars: Patricia Pillar, Daniel de Oliveira, Leandra Leal, Alexandre Borges

Votes: 1,046

14. Betinho: No Fio da Navalha (2023– )

50 min | Biography, Drama

A inspiradora biografia do sociólogo Herbert de Souza, o saudoso Betinho, nos relembra sua luta no combate à fome e acesso da população pobre à justiça social.

Stars: Júlio Andrade, Julia Shimura, Filipe Bragança, Luiz Bertazzo

Votes: 83

15. Getúlio (2014)

101 min | Biography, Drama, History

The movie depicts the political crisis that led to the suicide of president Getúlio Vargas, in the 19 days that preceded August 24, 1954. The crisis began with the attempted assassination ... See full summary »

Director: João Jardim | Stars: Tony Ramos, Drica Moraes, Thiago Justino, Clarisse Abujamra

Votes: 1,256

16. JK (2006)

45 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

Mini-series about the life of former Brazilian President Juscelino Kubitschek.

Stars: José Wilker, Marília Pêra, Wagner Moura, Débora Falabella

Votes: 201

17. 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime (2010)

98 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The real story behind creation of Comando Vermelho (Red Commando), powerful criminal organization terrorized Rio de Janeiro for several decades.

Director: Caco Souza | Stars: Daniel de Oliveira, Fabrício Boliveira, Daniela Escobar, Branca Messina

Votes: 594

18. Vidas Cinzas (2017)

15 min | Short, Drama

A faux documentary about the ongoing social, political and economical crisis in Brazil, where the government cuts the colors of Rio de Janeiro, turning the city black and white.

Director: Leonardo Martinelli | Stars: Wagner Moura, Glenn Greenwald, Petra Costa, Marielle Franco

Votes: 46

19. O Paciente: O Caso Tancredo Neves (2018)

100 min | Drama, History, Thriller

Revisits the final moments before the mysterious death of 1985 Brazilian president-to-be Tancredo Neves.

Director: Sergio Rezende | Stars: Othon Bastos, Ester Góes, Leonardo Medeiros, Paulo Betti

Votes: 247

20. Sala de Roteiro (2020– )

Comedy

Five screenwriters discussing in a video chat the course of a television series that already has several seasons. The plot mocks political events in Brazil that are absurd even for a fiction narrative.

Stars: Andrea Beltrão, Enrique Diaz, Marcos Palmeira, Mariana Lima

Votes: 13

21. O Candidato Honesto 2 (2018)

104 min | Comedy

Brazilian politician João Ernesto (Leandro Hassum) surrenders to justice and is arrested for corruption, before attempting to overturn with sincerity and real proposals.

Director: Roberto Santucci | Stars: Leandro Hassum, Rosanne Mulholland, Paulinho Serra, Leonardo Franco

Votes: 434

22. Rise of the Bolsonaros (2022)

TV-14 | 115 min | Documentary, Drama, History

The remarkable rise of one of the world's most controversial leaders, Jair Bolsonaro, from obscurity to the presidency of Brazil.

Stars: Nina Sosanya, Kerry Shale, Steve Bannon, Glenn Greenwald

Votes: 134

23. Nos Tempos do Imperador (2021–2022)

40 min | Drama

A country under construction, under an empire, gives way to the present Brazil in search of an identity and progress.

Stars: Guilherme Cabral, Gabriel Fuentes, Gustavo Thomann, Pedro Jose Ben

Votes: 89

24. Jango (1984)

115 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The story of João "Jango" Goulart, the Brazilian left-wing president deposed by the military.

Director: Silvio Tendler | Stars: Leonel Brizola, João Goulart, Juscelino Kubitschek, Carlos Lacerda

Votes: 189

25. Greg News com Gregório Duvivier (2017–2023)

32 min | Comedy, News

Hosted by comedian-writer Gregório Duvivier, one of the most important voices in Brazil's political commentary, the series takes aim at the most relevant events each week in the country.

Stars: Gregório Duvivier, Karina Ramil

Votes: 352

26. Real: The Plan Behind History (2017)

96 min | Drama, History

Brazil, 1993. President Collor is impeached. Monthly inflation reaches 40%. The nation is collapsing. In the economic hurricanes eye, Fernando Henrique Cardoso convenes a group of brilliant... See full summary »

Director: Rodrigo Bittencourt | Stars: Emílio Orciollo Netto, Tato Gabus Mendes, Paolla Oliveira, Norival Rizzo

Votes: 934

27. O Teatro das Tesouras (2018–2022)

22 min | Documentary, History

A review of all Brazilian presidential elections and the major corruption scandals since 1989.

Votes: 391

28. Eleita (2022– )

30 min | Comedy

Takes place in a dystopian reality. In the near future, the state of Rio de Janeiro is experiencing major abandonment problems.

Stars: Clarice Falcão, Diogo Vilela, Polly Marinho, Bella Camero

Votes: 160

29. O Mês Que Não Terminou (2019)

107 min | Documentary

The documentary analyzes the Brazil's process from June/2013 till Bolsonaro's election, investigating the Lulism crisis, Operation Car-Wash, Dilma Rousseff's impeachment and the rise of new right-wings parties.

Directors: Francisco Bosco, Raul Mourão | Star: Fernanda Torres

Votes: 51

30. The Trial (2018)

140 min | Documentary, History

The Trial documents the trial of Dilma Rousseff, focusing on the defense team, who struggles to prove her innocence against a majority vote by a Congress riddled with corruption. A tale of ... See full summary »

Director: Maria Ramos | Stars: Dilma Rousseff, Jair Bolsonaro, José Eduardo Cardozo, Eduardo Cunha

Votes: 1,476

31. Quebrando Mitos (2022)

Documentary

The catastrophic and fragile masculinity of Jair Bolsonaro from the point of view of an LGBT couple - filmmaker Fernando Grostein Andrade and actor and singer Fernando Siqueira.

Directors: Fernando Grostein Andrade, Fernando Siqueira | Stars: Zach Allsbrook, Fernando Grostein Andrade, Monica Benicio, Pedro Bial

Votes: 87

32. Gabriel Monteiro - Herói Fake (2022)

120 min | Documentary

A documentary on controversial Rio de Janeiro YouTubber/alderman Gabriel Monteiro, following the voting for his impeachment on the house after several complaints of political misconduct, ... See full summary »

Votes: 57

33. Cercados (2020)

116 min | Documentary

A documentary about the press coverage during the Coronavirus pandemic in Brazil.

Director: Caio Cavechini | Stars: William Bonner, Jair Bolsonaro, Renata Vasconcellos, Nelson Teich

Votes: 67

34. Marielle: The Crime That Shook Brazil (2020)

50 min | Documentary, Crime

The life and death of city councilor Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes, murdered on the night of March 14, 2018, in Rio de Janeiro.

Stars: Monica Benicio, Luyara Franco, Katy Perry, Marcelo Freixo

Votes: 211

35. Alvorada (2021)

90 min | Documentary

From an intimate point of view, the daily life of President Dilma Rousseff in her official residence, the Palácio do Alvorada, while awaiting the verdict of impeachment that ended up alienating the first woman president of Brazil.

Directors: Anna Muylaert, Lô Politi | Stars: Dilma Rousseff, Jaques Wagner, Flávio Dino, José Eduardo Cardoso

Votes: 214

36. Untitled Marielle Franco Project (2021– )

Biography, Crime, Drama

The life story of city counselor Marielle Franco and the aftermath of her death, following the ongoing problems of urban violence, police corruption and the militias and their influence on politics.

37. Mulheres no Poder (2016)

97 min | Comedy

Senator Maria Pilar (Dira Paes) is a good example that the backstage of the power of Brasilia (capital of Brazil) do not belong only to the world of men.

Director: Gustavo Acioli | Stars: Dira Paes, Stella Miranda, Gabrielle Lopes, Milena Contrucci Jamel

Votes: 40

38. A Lei da Água (Novo Código Florestal) (2015)

78 min | Documentary, History

This documentary outlines how the new environmental law can affect the whole Brazilian ecosystem, specially the water sources.

Director: André D'Elia

Votes: 60

39. ABC da Greve (1990)

75 min | Documentary

A detailed look at the events that led to the continuous strikes that shut down many factories during the still repressive days of the military regime. The workers union, led by syndicalist... See full summary »

Director: Leon Hirszman | Stars: Lélia Abramo, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Vinicius de Moraes, Ferreira Gullar

Votes: 207

40. Your Turn (2019)

93 min | Documentary

Young Brazilians make history in this radical document. Initially they are fighting for education, then their subversive actions take on a new dimension.

Director: Eliza Capai | Stars: Marcela Jesus, Lucas 'Koka' Penteado, Nayara Souza

Votes: 355

41. Resistance (2019)

122 min | Drama, History

In 1961, Gov. Leonel Brizola leads the unparalleled Legality movement, a first in the history of Brazil. Fighting for the Constitution, he mobilizes the resistance to ensure President João ... See full summary »

Director: Zeca Brito | Stars: Cleo, Letícia Sabatella, Fernando Alves Pinto, Leonardo Machado

Votes: 162

42. Curral (2020)

87 min | Drama

Curral is a political drama set in the rural Brazilian city of Gravatá. During the mayoral elections, the population is divided between the Blue and Red parties, two political oligarchies ... See full summary »

Director: Marcelo Brennand | Stars: Thomas Aquino, José Dumont, Rodrigo García, Mayara Millane

Votes: 146

43. Beyond Citizen Kane (1993 TV Movie)

93 min | Documentary

Details the dominant position of the Rede Globo media group, the largest in Brazil, and discusses its influence, power and political connections.

Director: Simon Hartog | Stars: Leonel Brizola, Chico Buarque, Walter Clark, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Votes: 601

44. Our Brazil (2022)

5 min | Documentary, Short

A portrait of the current state of Brazil in the context of ongoing political and social unrest.

Director: Alexandre Moratto

45. Confisco (2021)

87 min | Documentary

The Collor administration faced a new challenge when it took office in early 1990 after a highly competitive election. The main problem was the rampant inflation from previous ... See full summary »

Directors: Ricardo Martensen, Felipe Tomazelli | Stars: Paulo Henrique Amorim, Chico Anysio, Luiz Gonzaga Belluzzo, Joelmir Beting

Votes: 96

46. Once There Was Brasilia (2017)

Not Rated | 100 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

A dystopian reflection on the current Brazilian political climate since the dismissal of President Rousseff, through two renegade characters waiting for redemption in the city of Brazilia.

Director: Adirley Queirós | Stars: Wellington Abreu, Marquim do Tropa, Andreia Vieira, Franklin Ferreira

Votes: 229

47. Querido Embaixador (2017)

89 min | Biography, Drama

Souza Dantas was a Brazilian ambassador to France. With the outbreak of World War II, on his own he began issuing visas to Jews allowing them to flee to Brazil, saving them from the Holocaust.

Director: Luiz Fernando Goulart | Stars: Norival Rizzo, Alice Morena, Felipe Rocha, Miriam Mehler

Votes: 34

48. Macaco Tião - O Candidato do Povo (2017)

72 min | Documentary

This is the story of an unusual candidate in the Brazilian first free elections after abandoning dictatorship and embracing democracy. In 1988, Macaco Tião, a chimpanzee from Rio Zoo, ... See full summary »

Director: Alex Levy-Heller | Stars: Hubert Aranha, Bussunda, Murilo Chebabi, Roberto DaMatta

Votes: 10

49. O Caso Celso Daniel (2022)

Documentary

Based on extensive research and extensive documentary material, the series discusses in detail the most controversial police and political case of the century in Brazil.

Stars: Tuca Andrada, Ari Willians

Votes: 75

50. Landless (2019)

Not Rated | 110 min | Documentary

An insight into the Brazilian Landless Workers Movement's everyday routine, which is divided up between tilling the land, political activism and talk of what a better future might look like.

Director: Camila Freitas | Stars: Natalina Vó Cândida, Wilmar P.C. Fernandes, Valtenir Gomes, Elizabett Conceição

Votes: 221