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O Auto da Compadecida

1999Show1 season4 episodes

ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.2
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.2

Summary

The (mis)adventures of João Grilo and Chicó in Brazil's Northeastern region. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or brutality.

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O Auto da Compadecida episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 O Testamento da Cachorra, 9.1
  2. S1 E2 O Gato que Descome Dinheiro, 9.2
  3. S1 E3 Peleja de Chicó Contra os Dois Ferrabrás, 9.2
  4. S1 E4 O Dia em que João Grilo se Encontrou com o Diabo, 9.5

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Guel Arraes
Written by
Ariano Suassuna, João Falcão, Adriana Falcão
Produced by
Daniel Filho

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 5, 1999 · January 8, 1999 · Ended

First aired
January 5, 1999
Last aired
January 8, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Brazil
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream O Auto da Compadecida?"

Questions about O Auto da Compadecida

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream O Auto da Compadecida?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is O Auto da Compadecida worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 9.2).

Is O Auto da Compadecida okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will O Auto da Compadecida make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is O Auto da Compadecida plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is O Auto da Compadecida in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.