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The Middle of the World

2003Movie1 h 25 min

Drama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic32–Rotten Tomatoes58%56%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic32–Rotten Tomatoes58%56%

Summary

Romão, illiterate and unemployed, feels destiny drawing him on an odyssey to Rio de Janeiro in pursuit of a job and a decent life. A family of seven journeys 2,000 miles across the hinterlands of Brazil on bicycles. Along the way, the story explores the inner dynamics of a family facing a great challenge with the courage to pursue dreams.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Vicente Amorim
Written by
David França Mendes
Produced by
Bruno Barreto, Angelo Gastal, Luiz Carlos Barreto
Music by
André Abujamra

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Facts

September 12, 2003 · 1 h 25 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 12, 2003
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Brazil
Available in
22 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Middle of the World?"

Questions about The Middle of the World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Middle of the World?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Middle of the World worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 32). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is The Middle of the World okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Middle of the World plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Middle of the World in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.