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Subway to the Stars

1987Movie1 h 43 min

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A romantic, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

In this highly stylized Brazilian drama a sax player fondly remembers one wonderful night spent with his life's love and decides to find her again. He embarks upon a quest through the wild streets of Rio to find her. Along the way he meets an assortment of odd urban underworld characters.

Feels like

  • Brazilian Cinema
  • Stylized Drama
  • Urban Quest
  • Romantic Search
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Rio de Janeiro

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Carlos Diegues
Written by
Carlos Lombardi, Carlos Diegues
Produced by
Rodolfo Brandão, Carlos Henrique Braga, Renata Almeida Magalhães
Music by
Gilberto Gil

Everyone

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Facts

June 2, 1987 · 1 h 43 min · Drama

Released
June 2, 1987
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Brazil, France
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Subway to the Stars?"

Questions about Subway to the Stars

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Subway to the Stars?

Shout! Factory TVShout! FactoryTubi TV

In the United States, Subway to the Stars streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Shout! Factory TV and Tubi TV.

Is Subway to the Stars worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Subway to the Stars good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Subway to the Stars plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Subway to the Stars in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.