Tim Maia
Seen it?2014 | 140 min | Drama, Music, History
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 history buffs. If you loved Selena or Get On Up, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Biopic of Brazilian singer Tim Maia, from his childhood in Rio de Janeiro until his death at age 55, including his passage by the US, where he discovers a new style of music and is arrested for theft and drug possession.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mauro Lima
- Babu SantanaTim Maia
- Robson NunesTim Maia (Jovem)
- Alinne MoraesJanaina
- Cauã ReymondFabio
- Valdineia SorianoDona Maria
- George SaumaRoberto Carlos
- Tito NavilleErasmo Carlos
- Jonathan AzevedoArlênio
- Luís LobiancoCarlos Imperial
- Laila ZaidSusi