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Body Electric

2017Movie1 h 35 min

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes80%30%

A romantic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

Elias is a handsome young deputy manager in a garment factory in São Paulo. When he’s not working, he enjoys casual encounters in the big city. The arrival of a young African, Fernando, on the production line piques his interest and Elias finds himself increasingly drawn into socialising with his work colleagues.

Feels like

  • Gay Romance
  • Urban Drama
  • Brazilian Cinema
  • Character Study
  • Workplace Relationships
  • Self-Discovery
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Queer Cinema
  • São Paulo Life

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Marcelo Caetano
Written by
Hilton Lacerda, Marcelo Caetano, Gabriel Domingues
Produced by
Marcelo Caetano, Beto Tibiriçá
Music by
Lucas Coelho, Gustavo Zysman Nascimento, Danilo Carvalho

Everyone

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

Facts

August 17, 2017 · 1 h 35 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
August 17, 2017
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Brazil
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Body Electric?"

Questions about Body Electric

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Body Electric?

Fandango at Home FreeDekkooFawesomeCineverseTroma NOWTubi TV

In the United States, Body Electric streams on Dekkoo, Troma NOW, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Body Electric worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (46).

Is Body Electric plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Body Electric good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

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

Is Body Electric in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.