Portrait of Jorge Amado

Writing

Jorge Amado

Career

Active from 1949 to 2019, busiest in 1989 with 3 main titles.

Leading roles
2
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score64/100
Highest rated
Poster for Gabriela
Gabriela
GoodWatch score88/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 8 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 3.1 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 5.6 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 3.5 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.8 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.3 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.3 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Jorge Amado Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Contemporary Realism
    3.1, average 5.4
  • Adrenaline
    2.6, average 4.8
  • Mystery
    1.9, average 4.0
  • Scare
    0.6, average 2.6

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Character Study 5
  • Social Commentary 4
  • Brazilian Cinema 4
  • Historical Drama 4
  • Cultural Heritage 3
  • Sensual & Humorous 2
  • Charming Characters 2
  • Historical Romance 2
  • Cultural Immersion 2
  • Charming & Whimsical 2
  • Episodic Storytelling 2
  • Social Class Conflict 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

26
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

1 title
Tieta do Agreste
Tieta do Agreste (2024)

Original Story

2010s

6 titles · average score 61
Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos
Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos (2017)
GoodWatch score 59

Novel

Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos - O Filme
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos - O Filme (2015)

Novel

The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail
The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail (2014)

Novel, Story

The Miracle of the Birds
The Miracle of the Birds (2012)

Original Story

Captains of the Sands
Captains of the Sands (2011)
GoodWatch score 68

Novel

The Two Deaths of Quincas Wateryell
The Two Deaths of Quincas Wateryell (2010)
GoodWatch score 57

Novel

2000s

1 title · average score 39
Fallen Angels Paradise
Fallen Angels Paradise (2000)
GoodWatch score 39

Novel

1990s

5 titles · average score 66
Coralito y sus dos maridos
Coralito y sus dos maridos (1999)

Story

Tieta of Agreste
Tieta of Agreste (1996)
GoodWatch score 66

as Ele Mesmo

O Capeta Carybé
O Capeta Carybé (1996)

Novel

O Compadre de Ogum
O Compadre de Ogum (1994)

Novel

Zona+
Zona+ (1994)

TV show · as Próprio

1980s

5 titles · average score 52
Jorge Amado
Jorge Amado (1989)

as Ele mesmo

Jubiabá
Jubiabá (1987)

Novel

Gabriela
Gabriela (1983)
GoodWatch score 46

Novel

Kiss Me Goodbye
Kiss Me Goodbye (1982)
GoodWatch score 59

Novel

O Homem de Areia
O Homem de Areia (1982)

as Ele mesmo

1970s

4 titles · average score 63
Tent of Miracles
Tent of Miracles (1977)

Novel

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)
GoodWatch score 63

Novel

Bahia
Bahia (1976)

Writer, Novel

The Sandpit Generals
The Sandpit Generals (1972)
GoodWatch score 64

Story, Novel

1960s

1 title
Seara Vermelha
Seara Vermelha (1964)

Novel

1950s

1 title
The Wind Rose
The Wind Rose (1957)

Screenplay

1940s

2 titles
Vendaval Maravilhoso
Vendaval Maravilhoso (1949)

Novel

Terra Violenta
Terra Violenta (1949)

Novel