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1. Verdades Secretas (2015–2021)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Intending to aid her family, a beautiful young girl accepts a job in a prominent model casting agency, only to discover their girls are also hired for something else.
Stars: Camila Queiroz, Rainer Cadete, Agatha Moreira, Dida Camero
Votes: 1,394
2. Carandiru (2003)
R | 145 min | Crime, Drama
Stories of crime, revenge, love, and friendship at the Carandiru Penitentiary, the largest prison in Latin America.
Director: Hector Babenco | Stars: Enrique Diaz, Wagner Moura, Caio Blat, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos
Votes: 21,964 | Gross: $0.21M
3. The Man from the Future (2011)
106 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Zero is a brilliant scientist. However, 20 years ago, he was publicly humiliated when he lost Helena, the love of his life. One day, an accidental experience with one of his inventions ... See full summary »
Director: Cláudio Torres | Stars: Wagner Moura, Alinne Moraes, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Fernando Ceylão
Votes: 6,961
4. Sessão de Terapia (2012–2021)
25 min | Drama
The professional and personal day-to-day routine of a therapist in which each episode is marked by a session: of one of his patients or his own.
Stars: Zécarlos Machado, Selton Mello, Mayara Constantino, Selma Egrei
Votes: 402
5. Desnude (2018)
20 min | Drama
The series proposes to explore and deconstruct female sexuality. In it, the woman assumes her protagonism and dictates the rules when it comes to sex.
Stars: Catharina Bellini, Diogo Sales, Bella Camero, Pathy Dejesus
Votes: 33
6. 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
7. Renascer (1993)
50 min | Drama, Romance
A wealthy cocoa bean farmer with a mysterious connection with nature holds a grudge against his youngest son, since his mother died during childbirth. Things complicate when they both fall for the same woman.
Stars: Fernanda Montenegro, José Wilker, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Paloma Duarte
Votes: 242
8. A Second Chance (2018)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
A failing singer's career reaches new heights after he is mistaken for dead and is persuaded to go into hiding by people who have a lot to profit off of it.
Stars: Emilio Dantas, Deborah Secco, Giovanna Antonelli, Adriana Esteves
Votes: 189
9. O Olho e a Faca (2019)
99 min | Drama, Thriller
After a controversial promotion, Roberto faces a gradual process of isolation from his colleagues at an oil rig.
Director: Paulo Sacramento | Stars: Rodrigo Lombardi, Roberto Birindelli, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Luís Melo
Votes: 83
10. Her Own Destiny (2004–2005)
50 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The baby daughter of a mother of five from a poor background is kidnapped, and the mother fights to get her back; as time passes, she rises to a better life with her remaining children.
Stars: Susana Vieira, Renata Sorrah, José Wilker, José Mayer
Votes: 892
11. 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
13. The Cleaning Lady (2004–2007)
30 min | Comedy
Acclaimed comedy series about a clumsy and sassy cleaning lady and her daily tasks and occasional jobs.
Stars: Cláudia Rodrigues, Dira Paes, Serjão Loroza, Cláudia Mello
Votes: 343
14. Mandrake (2005–2012)
TV-MA | 48 min | Crime
Mandrake is a Rio de Janeiro criminal attorney specializing in blackmail and extortion cases, particularly ones involving high-society elites who call on him when their secret lives in the ... See full summary »
Stars: Marcos Palmeira, Marcelo Serrado, Luís Carlos Miele, Virginia Cavendish
Votes: 365
15. The Invisible Woman (2009)
105 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A romantic comedy in which a 35-year-old man is abandoned by his wife and falls in love with his neighbor, a perfect, ideal woman. The only problem: she doesn't exist.
Director: Cláudio Torres | Stars: Selton Mello, Luana Piovani, Vladimir Brichta, Maria Manoella
Votes: 3,941
16. The Maias (2001– )
Drama, Romance
Portrait of the decadent Portuguese aristocracy in the second half of the 19th century, through the tragic history of a traditional Lisbon family.
Stars: Isabelle Drummond, Fábio Assunção, Ana Paula Arósio, Walmor Chagas
Votes: 449
17. The Conquest (2000)
Adventure, Drama
Around 1600, the saga of the bandeirantes towards the interior of the Brazilian territory took place. Disputes over new lands and riches were inevitable. The struggle of the Jesuits, who protected the Indians from slavery, too.
Stars: Alessandra Negrini, Alexandre Borges, Leandra Leal, Leonardo Brício
Votes: 234
18. Seize the Day (2009– )
Comedy, Drama, Romance
A retired fashion model falls for a divorced older man and his family is doubtful of their relationship.
Stars: Taís Araújo, José Mayer, Alinne Moraes, Giovanna Antonelli
Votes: 247
19. 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
20. Você Decide (1992–2000)
35 min | Thriller
A TV show that presents dramatic stories where the viewer has the opportunity to call the TV station and choose the ending of the story, since there were always two filmed endings. ... See full summary »
Stars: Lúcia Romano, Milton Gonçalves, Paulo Reis, Rita Guedes
Votes: 143
21. Se Eu Fosse Você 2 (2009)
96 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Claudio and Helena are on the verge of breaking up, until the couple experiences another strange phenomenon that looks to help them understand one another more.
Director: Daniel Filho | Stars: Glória Pires, Tony Ramos, Isabelle Drummond, Cássio Gabus Mendes
Votes: 3,214
22. Foolish Heart (1998)
130 min | Drama
Juán returns to his native Buenos Aires after 20 years to visit his dying father and tries to find Ana, his old flame.
Director: Hector Babenco | Stars: Miguel Ángel Solá, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Walter Quiroz, Xuxa Lopes
Votes: 329
23. Cutie Pie... Her Loves and Sins (1995– )
50 min | Drama
A big tragedy happens in one of Espirito Santo's most prominent families after the teenager Engraçadinha seduces her cousin Sílvio, who's engaged to her best friend Letícia. Years later, ... See full summary »
Stars: Ângelo Antônio, Mylla Christie, Alexandre Borges, Nicette Bruno
Votes: 139
24. Querô (2007)
88 min | Drama
Querô is an orphan teenager, living alone near the docks in Santos, Brazil. His mother, a prostitute, died when he was a baby, and he was raised in the bordello where she worked. He also ... See full summary »
Director: Carlos Cortez | Stars: Maxwell Nascimento, Ângela Leal, Juliana Pires, Maria Luísa Mendonça
Votes: 379
25. Who Killed Pixote? (1996)
116 min | Biography, Drama
Based on the true story of Fernando Ramos da Silva, actor of Hector Babenco's Pixote (1980).
Director: José Joffily | Stars: Cassiano Carneiro, Luciana Rigueira, Joana Fomm, Tuca Andrada
Votes: 400
26. Casos e Acasos (2007–2008)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Stars: Cláudio Mendes, Fúlvio Stefanini, Danton Mello, Augusto Madeira
Votes: 46
27. As Três Marias (2002)
90 min | Drama
Woman uses her three daughters to avenge their father and brothers, killed by a jealous ex-fiancé.
Director: Aluizio Abranches | Stars: Marieta Severo, Júlia Lemmertz, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Luiza Mariani
Votes: 370
28. Once Upon a Time in Rio (2008)
85 min | Comedy
In São Paulo, the lawyer, Thales, has been married to a wealthy and spoiled Renata for ten years. Her father, Augusto, is a powerful and amoral businessman who gave an excellent job ... See full summary »
Director: Cláudio Torres | Stars: Mariana Ximenes, Marcos Palmeira, Otávio Müller, Maria Luísa Mendonça
Votes: 154
29. Summer Affair (1998)
50 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Giovanna Antonelli, Maria Gladys, Maria Luísa Mendonça, José de Abreu
Votes: 81
30. One Heart (2004)
Drama, Romance
Stars: Ana Paula Arósio, Erik Marmo, Edson Celulari, Maria Fernanda Cândido
Votes: 121
31. My Drywall Cocoon (2023)
115 min | Drama
Virginia celebrates her 17th birthday with a big party in her penthouse. But the next day arises with a tragedy, as she is found lifeless.
Director: Caroline Fioratti | Stars: Bella Piero, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Daniel Botelho, Caco Ciocler
Votes: 125
32. 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
33. Meu Álbum de Amores (2021)
101 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Director: Rafael Gomes | Stars: Gabriel Leone, Felipe Frazão, Carla Salle, Olívia Torres
Votes: 37
34. 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
35. Explode Coração (1995–1996)
60 min | Drama, Romance
The daughter of a rich Romani family is arranged to marry with one of her own, but she falls for an engaged businessman after they meet online.
Stars: Rodrigo Santoro, Bianca Rinaldi, Nívea Maria, Leandra Leal
Votes: 133
36. Jogo Subterrâneo (2005)
109 min | Romance, Drama
To find the woman of his life, man makes a game up: he enters a subway train wagon, picks a woman he likes and waits to see whether she's going to take the same course and connections as he. If she is, he tries to make contact.
Director: Roberto Gervitz | Stars: Felipe Camargo, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Júlia Lemmertz, Daniela Escobar
Votes: 313
37. Além do Horizonte (2013– )
Drama, Romance
Stars: Juliana Paiva, Antonio Calloni, Thiago Rodrigues, Rodrigo Simas
Votes: 42
38. A Comédia da Vida Privada (1995–1997)
50 min | Comedy
Stars: Marco Nanini, Pedro Cardoso, Fernanda Torres, Marieta Severo
Votes: 137
39. Blue Desert (2013)
Not Rated | 94 min | Romance, Sci-Fi
A man who is tormented by his intuitions and by dreams goes away to find answers to his discomfort. Revelations are made to him along his path, until he meets his soul mate and is prepared to the Blue Desert.
Director: Eder Santos | Stars: Odilon Esteves, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Chico Díaz, Ângelo Antônio
Votes: 48
40. Minha Nada Mole Vida (2006–2007)
Comedy
The confusions of a messy entertainment-TV host, his production crew, and his dysfunctional family.
Stars: Luiz Fernando Guimarães, Maria Clara Gueiros, David Lucas, Carlos Mariano
Votes: 128
41. Dear Death (2015– )
45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
An abandoned bride returns to life to win her true love back in this story of romance and revenge.
Stars: Letícia Sabatella, Jackson Antunes, Marina Ruy Barbosa, Maria Luísa Mendonça
Votes: 76
42. Habi, la extranjera (2013)
92 min | Drama
Analia, 20-year-old woman from provincial Argentina who arrives in Buenos Aires on a delivery errand. But instead of heading home as planned, she extends her stay following a chance encounter with the city's Muslim community.
Director: María Florencia Álvarez | Stars: Martina Juncadella, Martín Slipak, Lucía Alfonsín, Maria Luísa Mendonça
Votes: 99
43. L.O.C.A. (2021)
85 min | Comedy
Manoela is journalist in her thirties who faces love and professional crises. In an unexpected incident, she gets to know Helena, who takes her to a support group for women who love too ... See full summary »
Director: Cláudia Jouvin | Stars: Priscila Assum, Fábio Assunção, Valentina Bandeira, Érico Brás
Votes: 32
44. O Magnata (2007)
97 min | Action, Drama
In São Paulo, the upper middle class punk-singer Andre a.k.a. Magnata spends his time in the periphery with his friends from the lower class, singing in clubs and wasting his inheritance. ... See full summary »
Director: Johnny Araújo | Stars: Paulo Vilhena, Rosanne Mulholland, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Chico Díaz
Votes: 364
45. Light in Darkness: The Return of Red Light Bandit (2010)
83 min | Drama
A political and existential narrative, Luz nas trevas - A volta do bandido da Luz Vermelha continues the story of Luz Vermelha, a legendary bandit from Sao Paulo through the figure of his ... See full summary »
Directors: Helena Ignez, Ícaro Martins | Stars: Ney Matogrosso, André Guerreiro Lopes, Djin Sganzerla, Bruna Lombardi
Votes: 116
46. Amanhã Nunca Mais (2011)
75 min | Comedy
Walter (Lázaro Ramos) is a middle-class man who promises to his wife that will catch her daughter's birthday cake. What could be a simple task proves very complicated as Walter faced with many unexpected situations.
Director: Tadeu Jungle | Stars: Lázaro Ramos, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Milhem Cortaz, Fernanda Machado
Votes: 246
47. Dear Friends (2008– )
Drama
Stars: Débora Bloch, Denise Fraga, Matheus Nachtergaele, Guilherme Weber
Votes: 77
48. Insolação (2009)
100 min | Drama
Tells stories of unrequited love. "Love and Loss. Loss, mostly", says a character. In an empty city, scorched by the sun, the young and old confuse the fever of sunstroke with the delicate birth of passion.
Directors: Felipe Hirsch, Daniela Thomas | Stars: Arduíno Colassanti, Emílio Di Biasi, Jorge Emil, Rodrigo Ferrarini
Votes: 160
49. Vade Retro (2017)
35 min | Comedy, Horror
A straightforward and naive lawyer called Celeste who has a warm relationship with David, suffers from the lack of clients when she is hired by the powerful and seductive Abel Zebu, an ... See full summary »
Stars: Tony Ramos, Monica Iozzi, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Juliano Cazarré
Votes: 52
50. Todo Clichê do Amor (2018)
83 min | Comedy, Romance
A man who lost his taste and his blind wife; an almost deaf girl and her consumerist stepmother; an adult movie actor in love and his completely passionate woman; a sign language teacher ... See full summary »
Director: Rafael Primot | Stars: Maria Luísa Mendonça, Débora Falabella, Marjorie Estiano, Rafael Primot
Votes: 47