Apocalypse in the Tropics
Seen it?2025 | 109 min | Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Through deep examination, this documentary from Oscar nominee Petra Costa explores the profound impact of evangelism on Brazil's political landscape.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Outstanding Production. Also nominated for 4 more Critics' Choice Awards.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Petra Costa
- Silas MalafaiaSelf
- Elizete MalafaiaSelf
- Jair BolsonaroSelf
- Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaSelf
- Petra CostaSelf
- Alexandre de MoraesSelf
- Cabo DacioloSelf
- Damares AlvesSelf
- Eduardo BolsonaroSelf
- Sérgio MoroSelf