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Betânia

2025Movie2 h 0 min

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A moving, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

After losing her husband, 65-year-old midwife Betânia is persuaded by her daughters to leave her remote village. She moves near the sand dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses in northern Brazil and ventures a new beginning.

Feels like

  • Brazilian Cinema
  • Midwife's Journey
  • Sand Dunes
  • Family Readjustment
  • Late-Life Reinvention
  • Character-Driven
  • Contemplative
  • Humanistic Storytelling
  • Emotional Resonance

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Marcelo Botta
Written by
Marcelo Botta
Produced by
Marcelo Botta, Gabriel Di Giacomo

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Facts

April 24, 2025 · 2 h 0 min · Drama

Released
April 24, 2025
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Also spoken
French, English
Made in
Brazil
Budget
$430,503
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Betânia?"

Questions about Betânia

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Where can I stream Betânia?

Film Movement+

In the United States, Betânia streams on Film Movement+. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Betânia worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Betânia okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Betânia plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Betânia in English?

PortugueseFrenchEnglish

No, it was made in Portuguese, with some French and English.