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Macunaima at a glance
Macunaima is a 1969 comedy and fantasy film, running 1h 50m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1969-09-03
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Genres
- Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
- Director
- Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 95 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmBorn a fully grown black man in a village in the Brazilian jungle, Macunaíma later magically transforms into a white man before making an adventure-filled trip to the city of São Paulo. Once there, he becomes something of a dandy, falling in love with Ci, a revolutionary who dies in an accidental bombing. After robbing a ruthless industrialist, Macunaima returns to his village where he finds his newly acquired knowledge and possessions of little use.
Cast
14 names
Grande OteloBlack Macunaíma / Macunaíma's son
Paulo JoséWhite Macunaíma / Macunaíma's mother
Jardel FilhoVenceslau Pietro Pietra
Milton GonçalvesJiguê
Dina SfatCi
Rodolfo ArenaMaanape
Joana FommSofara
Maria do RosárioIriqui
Rafael de CarvalhoCaiporaNazareth Ohana
Zezé MacedoThin woman
Wilza CarlaFat woman
Myrian MunizVenceslau's wifeEdy Siqueira
Questions about Macunaima
Quick answersWhere can I watch Macunaima in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Macunaima is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Macunaima suitable for children?
Macunaima is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Macunaima on PelisPlus UK?
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What is Macunaima about?
Born a fully grown black man in a village in the Brazilian jungle, Macunaíma later magically transforms into a white man before making an adventure-filled trip to the city of São Paulo. Once there, he becomes something of a dandy, falling in love with Ci, a revolutionary who dies in an accidental bombing. After…
How long is Macunaima?
Macunaima runs for 1h 50m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Macunaima trailer?
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