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The Man Who Challenged the Devil

2007Movie1 h 46 min

ComedyDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A violent, cathartic comedy movie.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · thought-provoking

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Story

After being forced into a marriage and enduring a humiliating work routine in the hands of his father-in-law, Zé Araújo becomes the mythical Ojuara, an unconventional hero devoted to debauchery.

Feels like

  • Mythical Anti-Hero
  • Unconventional Rebellion
  • Debauchery and Freedom
  • Humiliating Circumstances
  • Social Satire
  • Brazilian Folklore
  • Redemption Through Chaos
  • Visceral Storytelling

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Moacyr Góes
Written by
Moacyr Góes, Bráulio Tavares, Nei Leandro de Castro
Produced by
Paula Barreto, Luiz Carlos Barreto, Lucy Barreto
Music by
André Moraes

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Facts

September 28, 2007 · 1 h 46 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
September 28, 2007
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Brazil
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Man Who Challenged the Devil worth watching?"

Questions about The Man Who Challenged the Devil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Man Who Challenged the Devil worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.6).

Will The Man Who Challenged the Devil make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly dark humor (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Will The Man Who Challenged the Devil scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 3 of 10 and tension 5.

Is The Man Who Challenged the Devil in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.