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Heleno

2011Movie1 h 56 minR

DramaHistory
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic52–Rotten Tomatoes46%55%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic52–Rotten Tomatoes46%55%

Summary

José Henrique Fonseca crafts an ambitious and long overdue homage to a central icon in Brazil’s 20th century history. Reminiscent of film noir classics, the biopic tells the glorious and tragic story of the legendary football striker Heleno de Freitas.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
José Henrique Fonseca
Written by
José Henrique Fonseca, Fernando Castets, Felipe Bragança
Produced by
Rodrigo Santoro, José Henrique Fonseca, Rodrigo Teixeira
Music by
Berna Ceppas

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Facts

September 12, 2011 · 1 h 56 min · R

Released
September 12, 2011
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Brazil
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Heleno?"

Questions about Heleno

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Heleno?

Hoopla

In the United States, Heleno is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Heleno worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is Heleno plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Heleno in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.