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Marighella

Name: Marighella
Genre: Drama, History, Action
Released: 2021-01-29
Cast: Seu Jorge, Bruno Gagliasso, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Humberto Carrão, Jorge Paz

2021 | 155 min | Drama, History, Action

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for action fans and history buffs. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Epic and sweeping, at 2 hr 35 min.
What might put you off: It's long: 2 hr 35 min.
It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Afro-Brazilian poet and politician, the legendary Carlos Marighella. Driven to fight against the erosion of civil and human rights following the CIA-backed military coup of 1964 and the brutal, racist right-wing dictatorship that followed, the revolutionary leaves behind his wife and son to take up arms, becoming a notorious enemy to the power structure.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 29K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Wagner Moura

Seu JorgeCarlos Marighella
Bruno GagliassoLúcio
Luiz Carlos VasconcelosBranco
Humberto CarrãoHumberto
Jorge PazJorge
Bella CameroBella
Henrique VieiraFrei Henrique
Ana Paula BouzasMaria
Gui FerrazGuilherme
Rafael LozanoRafael