Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie
Seen it?2025 | 93 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Discover the story of the father of the gang: Mauricio de Sousa, Brazil’s most important comic artist, and how he created his most famous characters. Responsible for bringing to life iconic figures that have marked generations, the film stars Mauro Sousa, the artist’s son. The production follows Mauricio’s journey from childhood, through his discovery and passion for comics, to the creation of a career once considered impossible and his adventures to make a living and achieve professional success.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pedro Vasconcelos
- Mauro SousaMauricio de Sousa
- Thati LopesMarilene
- Diego LaumarMauricio de Sousa (Criança)
- Natália LageNila (Mãe)
- Emílio Orciollo NettoTonico (Pai)
- Elizabeth SavallaVó Dita
- Othon BastosJayme Cortez
- Fernando EirasOtávio Frias
- Bruce GomlevskyProfessor
- Flávia GarrafaDona Linda