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1. Senna (2010)
PG-13 | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A documentary on Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, who won the F1 world championship three times before his death at age 34.
Director: Asif Kapadia | Stars: Ayrton Senna, Reginaldo Leme, John Bisignano, Neyde Senna
Votes: 75,759 | Gross: $1.61M
2. Pele: Birth of a Legend (2016)
PG | 107 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Pele's meteoric rise from the slums of Sao Paulo to leading Brazil to its first World Cup victory at the age of 17 is chronicled in this biographical drama.
Directors: Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Rodrigo Santoro, Diego Boneta, Seu Jorge
Votes: 20,989 | Gross: $0.03M
3. Pelé (2021)
TV-14 | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Looks back at the extraordinary 12-year period in which Pelé, the only man to win three World Cup titles, went from young superstar in 1958 to national hero in 1970; a radical yet turbulent era in Brazil’s history.
Directors: Ben Nicholas, David Tryhorn | Stars: Pelé, Muhammad Ali, Amarildo, Jorge Arantes
Votes: 5,666
4. Neymar: The Perfect Chaos (2022)
164 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Beloved worldwide but also a lightning rod for critics, Neymar shares the highs and lows of his personal life and brilliant football career.
Stars: Neymar, Thiago Silva, Dani Alves, Marconi de Morais
Votes: 4,467
5. Mais Forte que o Mundo: A História de José Aldo (2016)
107 min | Action, Biography, Drama
The Story of longtime UFC Featherweight champion and the struggles facing him on the road to the top.
Director: Afonso Poyart | Stars: José Loreto, Cleo, Jackson Antunes, Milhem Cortaz
Votes: 2,110
6. Irmãos Freitas (2019– )
Drama, Sport
Six-time world champion and Brazilian sports legend, Acelino "Popó" Freitas left behind his hometown of Salvador and differences with his brother, Luis Cláudio, the first great boxer in the family, to build a successful career.
Stars: Daniel Rocha, Rômulo Braga, Claudio Jaborandy, Edvana Carvalho
Votes: 97
7. Captains (2022)
TV-MA | 38 min | Documentary, Sport
From heartbreak to triumph, this series follows six football captains and their teams as they vie for a qualifying spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Stars: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Luka Modric, Thiago Silva, Andre Blake
Votes: 415
8. Fearless (2016)
Documentary
On a journey from Brazil to the Las Vegas championships, Professional Bull Riders risk it all to earn money, respect and titles.
Stars: Guilherme Marchi, Ty Murray, Ty Hurley, Grant Crookes
Votes: 342
9. Adriano Imperador (2022– )
Biography
A feature-length documentary film about one of Brazil's greatest soccer legends - Adriano, the Emperor.
Star: Adriano
Votes: 69
10. Predestinado (2021)
Documentary, Sport
A dive into the origin of the player Gabriel Barbosa, Gabigol, to understand his behavior, his ability to enchant children, and his fury behind the most important thing in football: the goal.
Stars: Gabriel Barbosa, Filipe Luis, Jorge Jesus, Fabio Santos
Votes: 23
11. Heleno (2011)
R | 116 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
A biography of the tragic life of one of Brazil's greatest soccer players, Heleno de Freitas.
Director: José Henrique Fonseca | Stars: Rodrigo Santoro, Angie Cepeda, Alinne Moraes, Marcelo Adnet
Votes: 1,495
12. Pele Forever (2004)
Not Rated | 125 min | Documentary
Documentary about Brazilian soccer genius, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, aka Pelé.
Director: Anibal Massaini Neto | Stars: Celeste Arantes, Assiria, Gordon Banks, Franz Beckenbauer
Votes: 739
13. Outcast Rockstar (2019)
75 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary film about the life and career of Brazilian singer Chorão, leader of the "Charlie Brown Jr." band. From testimonies about his personal and professional life and archival footage... See full summary »
Director: Felipe Novaes | Stars: Chorão, Zeca Baleiro, Rick Bonadio, João Gordo
Votes: 888
14. Mad Dogs (II) (2016)
75 min | Documentary
In the late 90's, led by Laird Hamilton and the strapped crew, tow-in surfing conquered Jaws, the heaviest wave in the world, leading to a series of controversies. A few years later, three ... See full summary »
Director: Roberto Studart | Stars: Kohl Christensen, Danilo Couto, Darrick Doerner, Shane Dorian
Votes: 7
15. Garrincha: Estrela Solitária (2003)
106 min | Drama
The life of Brazilian soccer player Garrincha, considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, with his uniquely original style. He had arched legs and passions for women and ... See full summary »
Director: Milton Alencar | Stars: André Gonçalves, Taís Araújo, Henrique Pires, Alexandre Schumacher
Votes: 268
16. El Presidente (2021– )
Documentary, Sport
The series takes viewers inside the day-to-day running of Ronaldo's club Real Valladolid and shows this world-famous footballer and bon-viveur to be a shrewd, calm, business-smart club president. Stereotypes and prejudices will be smashed.
Stars: Roberto Carlos, Pep Guardiola, Javier Zanetti, Dida
Votes: 31
17. Brasil na Pista (2020– )
Documentary
Stories, which reconstitute, from unpublished testimonials, moments of brilliance, drama, tragedy, scandal, risk and controversy, on and off the track.
Star: Ayrton Senna
Votes: 22
18. Aldo: Mais Forte que o Mundo (2017)
35 min | Drama
Stars: José Loreto, Claudia Ohana, Cleo, Jackson Antunes
Votes: 58
19. 10 Segundos para Vencer (2018)
122 min | Drama, Sport
The history of the famous Brazilian bantam and featherweight world champion Eder Jofre, who tries to deal with his personal life and the obligations of a world class athlete, with the mentoring of his trainer and father Kid Jofre.
Director: José Alvarenga Jr. | Stars: Daniel de Oliveira, Osmar Prado, Ravel Andrade, Luti Angelelli
Votes: 231
20. Gabriel Medina (2020)
79 min | Documentary, Sport
The personal and professional evolution of Gabriel Medina, a boy without the stereotype of the traditional surfer who has become one of the biggest names in surfing and world sport.
Director: Henrique Daniel | Stars: Mick Fanning, Bruno Lopes, Barton Lynch, Charles Medina
Votes: 32
21. O Fabuloso Fittipaldi (1973)
99 min | Documentary
About the Brazilian formula one racing driver Emerson Fittipaldi at the height of his popularity and the beginning of his career.
Directors: Roberto Farias, Hector Babenco | Stars: Emerson Fittipaldi, Juse Fittipaldi, Wilson Fittipaldi, Francisco Rosa
Votes: 52
22. Neymar Jr's Life Outside the Fields (2014– )
Documentary
The Original documentary series about Neymar Jr, Brazilian National Football Team's star.
Star: Neymar
Votes: 42
23. Casão, Num Jogo Sem Regras (2022– )
Documentary
Stars: Serginho Groisman, Marcelo Rubens Paiva, Walter Casagrande, Galvão Bueno
Votes: 44
24. Garrincha - Alegria do Povo (1963)
60 min | Documentary, Sport
Documentary about the most famous dribbler in Brazilian Soccer (some say in Soccer's history!) at the zenith of his career, showing classic scenes of 1958 and 1962 World Cup. Garrincha was ... See full summary »
Director: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade | Stars: Heron Domingues, Garrincha
Votes: 289
25. A Grande Vitória (2014)
107 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Independent feature film based on the biography of a Brazilian judo with a great victory that went beyond the mats and medals.
Directors: Stefano Capuzzi Lapietra, Stefano Capuzzi Lapietra | Stars: Suzana Pires, Caio Castro, Ênio Gonçalves, Moacyr Franco
Votes: 177
26. Surf Adventures: O Filme (2002)
90 min | Documentary, Sport
Documentary about Brazil's best surfers, doing their thing on the best beaches around the world, located in Hawaii, Indonesia, Brazil, South Africa and California. They also talk about ... See full summary »
Director: Arthur Fontes | Stars: Carlos Burle, Danilo Grilo, Eraldo Gueiros, Flávio Teco Padaratz
Votes: 128
28. Zico (2008)
84 min | Documentary
Docudrama about the life and career of Zico, Arthur Antunes Coimbra, one of the greatest Brazilian football players ever. An amazing journey of conquers and victories. His overcoming and ... See full synopsis »
Director: Elizeu Ewald | Stars: Suzana Abranches, Bebeto, Tri Boynton, Antônio Carlos
Votes: 47
29. Isto É Pelé (1974)
110 min | Documentary, Sport
Based on archives from Rede Globo and the legendary Canal 100, this documentary traces the trajectory of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé.
Director: Luiz Carlos Barreto | Stars: Pelé, Sérgio Chapelin
Votes: 107
30. The Curious Tales of Italo Ferreira (2021)
50 min | Documentary, Sport
The story of World Champion surfer, Italo Ferreira - from his humble beginnings in Baia Formosa to his maiden World Title win in 2019.
Director: Luiza de Moraes | Star: Italo Ferreira
31. Quebrando a Cara (1986)
77 min | Documentary
A documentary about the life of the greatest Brazilian boxer ever, Eder Jofre, who has been Bantamweight and Featherweight world champion. The film mixes footage of his fights and testimonies.
Director: Ugo Giorgetti | Stars: Walter Abrahão, Flávio Araújo, Johnny Caldwell, Ely Coimbra
Votes: 8
32. Senna: The Test (2017 Video)
26 min | Documentary, Short
The question on December 20th, 1992, was whether Ayrton Senna, the world's most famous race car driver, would turn his back on Formula 1 for America and Roger Penske's IndyCar team. The ... See full summary »
Directors: Travis Long, Marshall Pruett | Stars: Helio Castroneves, Tony Kanaan, Rick Mears, Roger Penske
Votes: 17
34. Tempestade Perfeita (2021)
84 min | Documentary
The rise of Brazilian surfing between 2014 and 2021 with names like Gabriel Medina, Ítalo Ferreira and Adriano de Souza. Athletes who changed the course of the sport's history and consolidated Brazil on the world surfing circuit.
Director: Gustavo Malheiros | Stars: Adriano de Souza, Italo Ferreira, Gabriel Medina, Filipe Toledo
35. A Estreia (2017)
27 min | Short, Sport
Oscar Schmidt is a Brazilian idol as well a basketball legend. Many people ask why he has never played in NBA. We told the story. And thirty-three years later, we made his dream come true.
Director: Andrea Cassola | Stars: Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, Steve Kerr, Oscar Schmidt
Votes: 13
36. 4All (2016)
107 min | Documentary, Drama
To some people, overrun is not an option or a heroic act, it's just the start. This documentary shows the live of the best Brazilian paralympic athletes.
Director: Marcelo Mesquita | Stars: Daniel Dias, Fernando Fernandes, Alan Fonteles
Votes: 46
37. Transpatagônia (2014)
63 min | Documentary
Man embarks on a soul-searching 6,000Km bike journey.
Director: Guilherme Cavallari | Star: Guilherme Cavallari
Votes: 110
38. É Ouro! O Brilho do Brasil em Tóquio (2021)
Documentary
The series follows the story of the Brazilian Olympic champions in Tokyo.
Stars: Gabriel Medina, Italo Ferreira
Votes: 5
40. Ronaldo: A Legend in the Making (1999 Video)
53 min | Documentary, Sport
A look at Brazilian footballer Ronaldo during the FIFA 1998 World Cup held in France.
Stars: Barry Davies, Ronaldo
Votes: 10
41. Paixão, Suor e Graxa (2015 TV Movie)
Documentary
Long before Senna and Piquet, motorsport in Brazil was already recognized worldwide. A tribute to the career of the sports drivers in the country, their stories and memories, narrated by the champion Emerson Fittipaldi.
Director: Michel Dubret
Votes: 5
42. Ayrton: Retratos e Memórias (2015– )
Documentary, Biography, Sport
The journalist Ernesto Rodrigues - also the athlete's biographer - turns the pages of his book and goes back to personal and professional career of Ayrton Senna, a legend of world motorsport.
Star: Ayrton Senna
Votes: 19
43. Saudade (2019– )
Documentary, Sport
The intimacy, daily life and an open conversation with the players who left Brazil to shine in the soccer fields of Europe.
44. Lutando para Vencer (2017)
100 min | Documentary
The vale tudo, which originated in Brazil with the Gracie Family, are now known as MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and have become world renown. The Brazilian coach Andre Pederneiras is the leader... See full summary »
Directors: Leandro Lima, Roberta Salomone | Star: Andre Pederneiras
Votes: 8
45. Mundo Medina (2013– )
Documentary, Sport
The series follows the life of the Brazilian surfing phenomenon, Gabriel Medina, on his travels around the world. By 2019, 150 episodes have been released.
Star: Gabriel Medina