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O Alienista

1993Movie44 min

ComedyTV Movie
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

The story, set in the 19th century, portrays the hypocritical bourgeoisie of the time. The eccentric Dr. Simão Bacamarte is a doctor who will develop his theories about the treatment of madness, knowledge acquired during his stay in Europe.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Guel Arraes
Written by
Guel Arraes, Jorge Furtado, Pedro Cardoso
Produced by
Anna Barroso, Andrea Comodo, Marcelo Paranhos
Music by
Mariozinho Rocha

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Facts

July 23, 1993 · 44 min · Comedy, TV Movie

Released
July 23, 1993
Runtime
44 min
Genres
Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Brazil

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is O Alienista worth watching?"

Questions about O Alienista

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is O Alienista worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5).

Will O Alienista make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch O Alienista?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is O Alienista in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.