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Madame Satã

2002Movie1 h 45 min

CrimeDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic595.9Rotten Tomatoes60%80%

A violent, bleak crime movie about a real life story and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Movies with

Story

Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint

In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, João Francisco dos Santos is several things — son of slaves, ex-convict, thug, homosexual and adopted father for a number of pariahs. João expresses himself on the stage of a cabaret as Madame Satã.

Feels like

  • Brazilian Cinema
  • LGBTQ+ Icon
  • Biographical Drama
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • 1930s
  • Favela Life
  • Social Commentary
  • Violent Underworld
  • Cabaret Culture

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Karim Aïnouz
Written by
Mauricio Zacharias, Marcelo Gomes, Sérgio Machado
Produced by
Walter Salles, Donald Ranvaud, Mauricio Andrade Ramos
Music by
Marcos Suzano, Sacha Amback

Everyone

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

Facts

October 3, 2002 · 1 h 45 min · Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
October 3, 2002
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Drama, Romance, History
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Brazil, France
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Madame Satã?"

Questions about Madame Satã

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Madame Satã?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Madame Satã worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 59). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is Madame Satã good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 5 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Madame Satã?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Madame Satã in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.