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Bacurau

2019·Movie
2h 11min
IMDb7.3Metacritic827.7Rotten Tomatoes93%84%

Where to watch

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

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Bacurau fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

If you come, come in peace

Bacurau, a small town in the Brazilian sertão, mourns the loss of its matriarch, Carmelita, who lived to be 94. Days later, its inhabitants notice that their community has vanished from most maps.
Brazilian WesternSocial SatireRuralPolitical IntrigueViolenceMysteryDark HumorClass WarfareCommunity

Crew

Directed by:
Kleber Mendonça Filho, Luciano Campelo, Juliano Dornelles
Written by:
Kleber Mendonça Filho, Juliano Dornelles
Produced by:
Saïd Ben Saïd, Olivier Père, Carlos Diegues
Composed by:
Cyril Holtz, Ricardo Cutz, Mateus Alves

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bacurau

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bacurau legally?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

Bacurau is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bacurau worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bacurau rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Bacurau?

2 h 11 min

Bacurau runs 2 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bacurau?

Critics88
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Bacurau higher (88) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Bacurau a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$4 million

Yes. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Bacurau in?

PortugueseEnglish

It was made in Portuguese, with some English. Produced in Brazil, France.

In how many countries can I watch Bacurau?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bacurau in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bacurau use?

Cell Phones Are UselessNo Communities Were HarmedScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Kick the DogThe Un-RevealVillains Want MercyFan DisserviceIronyIt's PersonalHave You Told Anyone Else?Blood KnightWouldn't Hurt a Childand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Bacurau, including Cell Phones Are Useless, No Communities Were Harmed, Screw This, I'm Outta Here!.