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Antonio, a Boy in Lisbon

2002Movie1 h 56 min

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A slow-burning, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

Movies with

Story

A boy in Lisbon, in this Lisbon in permanent renovation.

Feels like

  • Slice-of-Life Drama
  • Lisbon Story
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Urban Landscape
  • Observational Film
  • Character Study
  • Contemporary Portugal
  • Atmospheric
  • Reflective
  • Gentle Pacing

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Jorge Silva Melo
Written by
Jorge Silva Melo
Produced by
Andrés Santana, José Mazeda
Music by
Jorge Palma

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 18, 2002 · 1 h 56 min · Drama

Released
January 18, 2002
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Portugal

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Antonio, a Boy in Lisbon worth watching?"

Questions about Antonio, a Boy in Lisbon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Antonio, a Boy in Lisbon worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Antonio, a Boy in Lisbon okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Antonio, a Boy in Lisbon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Antonio, a Boy in Lisbon in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.