Carandiru (2003)
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Carandiru is streaming in Brazil on Netflix, Globoplay, MUBI.
What the audience says
Carandiru is one of the better-rated Portuguese films out there. It's sitting at 7.6/10 on TMDB across 638 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 145-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Brazil you can stream it on Netflix, Globoplay, MUBI.
Should you spend 2h 25m on it?
2h 25m of Portuguese drama. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 on 638 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
When a doctor decides to carry out an AIDS prevention program inside Latin America’s largest prison: the Casa de Detenção de São Paulo – Carandiru, he meets the future victims of one of the darkest days in Brazilian history.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 25m |
| Watch with family? | 16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Héctor Babenco
Cast
Where to watch in Brazil
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 11 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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