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Marighella

2021·Movie
2h 35min

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Politics, a real life story, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Brazil’s number one enemy

Afro-Brazilian poet and politician, the legendary Carlos Marighella. Driven to fight against the erosion of civil and human rights following the CIA-backed military coup of 1964 and the brutal, racist right-wing dictatorship that followed, the revolutionary leaves behind his wife and son to take up arms, becoming a notorious enemy to the power structure.
Political ResistanceBiographical DramaHistorical RevolutionBrazilian HistoryAnti-DictatorshipSocial JusticeGuerilla WarfareHigh StakesFreedom FighterEvocative

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Marighella

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Marighella legally?

Marighella is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Marighella worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Marighella rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Marighella?

2 h 35 min

Marighella runs 2 h 35 min.

Is Marighella based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Marighella?

Critics90
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate Marighella higher (90) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Marighella in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil.

In how many countries can I watch Marighella?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Marighella in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.