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Bossa Nova

2000Movie1 h 35 min

ComedyDrama
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes73%60%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes73%60%

Summary

After a chance encounter on the elevator, the lives of Mary Ann, a widowed English teacher, and Pedro, a recently divorced man, intersect against the hot backdrop of Rio de Janeiro.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Bruno Barreto
Written by
Alexandre Machado, Fernanda Young, Sérgio Sant'Anna
Produced by
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Music by
Eumir Deodato

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Facts

February 18, 2000 · 1 h 35 min · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Released
February 18, 2000
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Portuguese, Spanish
Made in
Brazil, United States
Available in
43 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Bossa Nova?"

Questions about Bossa Nova

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Where can I stream Bossa Nova?

The Roku

In the United States, Bossa Nova is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Bossa Nova worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 57).

Is Bossa Nova good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Bossa Nova make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.