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Gabriela

1983Movie1 h 39 minR

DramaRomance
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes33%52%

A deeply romantic, sensual drama movie about history and growing up, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

In 1925, Gabriela, a poor, uneducated, yet charming woman becomes cook, mistress, and then wife of Nacib, a bar owner in Ilhéus, a small Brazilian coastal town run by the local colonels.

Feels like

  • Historical Romance
  • Brazilian Period Drama
  • Sensual Exploration
  • Cultural Immersion
  • Social Commentary
  • Character-Driven Story
  • Charming & Whimsical
  • Coming-of-Age Arc
  • Lush Cinematography

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Bruno Barreto
Written by
Bruno Barreto, Jorge Amado, Leopoldo Serran
Produced by
Harold Nebenzal, Ibrahim Moussa
Music by
Antônio Carlos Jobim

Everyone

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Facts

March 24, 1983 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released
March 24, 1983
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Brazil
Box office
$1 million
Available in
75 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

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

Questions about Gabriela

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gabriela?

PrimeScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel Tubi TV

In the United States, Gabriela streams on Prime, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Gabriela worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is Gabriela good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Gabriela?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Is Gabriela in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.