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1. Magnífica 70 (2015–2018)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
MAGNÍFICA 70 portrays the underground cinema-making scene of São Paulo in the '70s with stunning visuals and an award-winning cast and crew. The third season wraps up the series with the ... See full summary »
Stars: Marcos Winter, Simone Spoladore, Adriano Garib, Maria Luísa Mendonça
Votes: 455
2. The King of TV (2022– )
Biography, Drama
The life and times of Silvio Santos, rising from street vendor to the name of a television conglomerate, and becoming one of the most celebrated Brazilian communicators.
Stars: Gui Santana, Gabriela Borer, Bárbara Maia, Ary França
Votes: 540
3. Only for Love (2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Musical
Deusa and Tadeu's band takes off, but it puts a strain on their relationship. Eva just wants to be discovered. Soon, all three of their lives collide.
Stars: Josh Keaton, Nicolas Roye, Valenzia Algarin, Bernardo De Paula
Votes: 147
4. Pirlimpimpim (2001–2007)
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The adventures in science, history, and fantasy of a girl, a boy, and their two living toys, starting from the ranch where they live, known as the Yellow Woodpecker.
Stars: Isabelle Drummond, Dhu Moraes, João Acaiabe, Nicette Bruno
Votes: 423
5. Samantha! (2018–2019)
27 min | Comedy
A child star in the '80s, Samantha clings to the fringes of celebrity with hilarious harebrained schemes to launch herself back into stardom.
Stars: Emanuelle Araújo, Douglas Silva, Sabrina Nonata, Cauã Gonçalves
Votes: 545
6. Verão 90 (2019)
41 min | Comedy, Drama
With the end of their children's musical group, Manuzita and brothers João and Jerônimo follow different paths. Fate brings them together in 1990.
Stars: Isabelle Drummond, Débora Nascimento, Dira Paes, Claudia Ohana
Votes: 85
7. Minha Fama de Mau (2019)
116 min | Biography, Drama
In Tijuca, during the seventies the young Erasmo Carlos is feeding a passion: Rock and Roll. As a fan of Elvis, Bill Haley and Chuck Berry, he learns how to play the guitar while he lives ... See full summary »
Director: Lui Farias | Stars: Chay Suede, Gabriel Leone, Malu Rodrigues, Isabela Garcia
Votes: 481
8. Rita Cadillac: The Lady of the People (2007)
77 min | Documentary, Biography
This revealing documentary about the Brazilian sex symbol goes deep into her career as she pivoted from dancer to singer to adult film star.
Director: Toni Venturi | Stars: Rita Cadillac, Luís Andrade, Hector Babenco, Leleco Barbosa
Votes: 80
9. Laerte-se (2017)
TV-MA | 100 min | Documentary
After living as a man for nearly 60 years, Laerte Coutinho, one of Brazil's most brilliant cartoonists, introduces herself to the world as a woman.
Directors: Lygia Barbosa, Eliane Brum | Stars: Laerte Coutinho, Eliane Brum, Rafael Coutinho, Rita Lee
Votes: 731
10. Hit Parade (2021)
42 min | Comedy
After taking a hit from producer Missiê Jack, composer Simon opens a record label to face his rival. Before long, a war between them dominates 1980s pop music.
Stars: Tulio Starling, Bárbara Colen, Odilon Esteves, Robert Frank
Votes: 27
11. Hebe (2019–2020)
50 min | Biography, Drama
Between comings and goings in time, over 8 decades, the story of the poor girl from the countryside who realizes the dream of becoming a great star always in search of her truth.
Stars: Andrea Beltrão, Marco Ricca, Caio Horowicz, Danton Mello
Votes: 164
12. Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio (2012)
128 min | Documentary, Music
The film tells the story of Raul Seixas, a Brazilian rock legend. The documentary unveils by rare archival images, meeting with family, conversations with artists, producers and friends, the trajectory of the artist, who died in 1989.
Directors: Walter Carvalho, Leonardo Gudel | Stars: Roberto Carlos, Paulo Coelho, Daniel de Oliveira, Tárik de Souza
Votes: 872
13. Pixo (2009)
61 min | Documentary
A documentary about the urban impact and cultural movement of "pichação", the spray painting that that invades the São Paulo walls and facades of buildings transforming the city appearance.
Directors: Roberto T. Oliveira, João Wainer
Votes: 230
14. Histórias que nosso Cinema (não) Contava (2017)
80 min | Documentary
A historical review of the military dictatorship in Brazil only trough images and sounds from films that belong to the pornochanchada genre, a kind of erotic film that was the most seen and most produced during that period.
Director: Fernanda Pessoa | Stars: Neuza Amaral, Arlindo Barreto, Mário Benvenutti, Roberto Bonfim
Votes: 243
15. Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy (2020)
96 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A joyful, cinematic celebration of this singular musical artist, who remains as vital and relevant today as when he exploded on the scene with his group, Brasil '66. With a rich, ... See full summary »
Director: John Scheinfeld | Stars: Harrison Ford, Quincy Jones, John Legend, Sergio Mendes
Votes: 54
16. Rock in Rio: A História (2022)
Documentary
"Rock in Rio - The History" portrays how a festival that seemed doomed to failure became the biggest in the world, and brings the event's trajectory from the perspective of those who went to the festival and whose life was marked by it.
Stars: Freddie Mercury, Slash, Axl Rose, Brian May
Votes: 31
17. A Vida Depois do Tombo (2021)
Documentary
The resumption of Karol ConKá's career after her elimination with the biggest rejection in the history of the Big Brother reality show worldwide.
Stars: Karol Conká, Lucas 'Koka' Penteado, Kondzilla, Lumena Aleluia
Votes: 151
18. Cores e Botas (2010)
16 min | Short, Drama, Family
A young black girl discovers racism in her school during an audition for a cover performance of her favorite television show - a successful children's show featuring only blond girls.
Director: Juliana Vicente | Stars: Jhenyfer Lauren, Dani Ornellas, Luciano Quirino
Votes: 45
19. As Crianças Que Amamos (2021– )
Documentary
Stars: Klara Castanho, Sergio Malheiros, Fernanda Rodrigues, Cosme dos Santos
Votes: 8
21. Sandy & Junior: A História (2020)
Documentary, Biography, Music
The story of the most beloved musical duo in Brazil told in a docuseries that shows their emblematic concerts, striking clips and family moments.
Stars: Sandy & Junior, Sandy, Junior Lima, Xororó
Votes: 116
22. 70 Anos Esta Noite (2021 TV Special)
Documentary
With the participation of a stellar cast, the special promotes an affective journey through the great moments of the Brazilian soap operas, which complete seven decades in the country.
Director: Henrique Sauer | Stars: Lima Duarte, Adriana Esteves, Antônio Fagundes, Malu Mader
Votes: 6
23. História Secreta do Pop Brasileiro (2019– )
Documentary
Stars: Arrigo Barnabé, Sossego, Claudia Assef, Carlos Borba Gato
Votes: 43
24. A Farra do Circo (2014)
94 min | Documentary
Featuring never-before-seen footage shot by Roberto Berliner in the 1980s, Ruckus at the Circus is film about the generation that built Circo Voador, the dream factory. From the Arpoador ... See full summary »
Directors: Roberto Berliner, Pedro Bronz | Stars: Bebel Gilberto, Regina Casé, Caetano Veloso, Pedro Cardoso
Votes: 83
25. MaracaTU (2016)
15 min | Documentary, Short
Taking place in the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro, three dancers discuss the black and popular resistance inside the cultural movement of Maracatu.
Director: Anna Iunes | Stars: Marli Dos Santos, Tyaro Maia, Aline Valentim
26. O Que Você Não Sabia Sobre o Humor Brasileiro (2022– )
Documentary, Comedy, Family
Série de documentários apresentada por Fábio Porchat, que reúne os melhores comediantes brasileiros para falar sobre humor, seus limites e sua relação com a política, entre outros tópicos.
Stars: Fábio Porchat, Tom Cavalcante, Marcelo Adnet, Carol Zoccoli
Votes: 7
27. Poesia Que Transforma (2021)
Documentary
Docuseries that portrays how the work of Bráulio Bessa impacts people's lives, in thematic episodes: roots, love, equality, faith and a fresh start.
Star: Bráulio Bessa
Votes: 6