The Rogue's Trial
Seen it?2024 | 112 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After 20 years missing, João Grilo returns to Taperoá to join his old friend Chicó and, after his story of resurrection spreads, he is disputed as an electoral candidate by the two most powerful politicians in the city.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$14 million worldwide on a $8 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Flávia Lacerda, Guel Arraes
- Matheus NachtergaeleJoão Grilo / Jesus / Diabo
- Selton MelloChicó
- Taís AraújoCompadecida
- Humberto MartinsCoronel Ernani
- Luis MirandaAntonio do Amor
- Eduardo SterblitchArlindo
- Fabiula NascimentoClarabela
- Virginia CavendishRosinha
- Enrique DíazJoaquim Brejeiro
- Fernanda MontenegroCompadecida (archive footage)