Central Station (1998)
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Central Station is streaming in Brazil on Netflix, Globoplay, Telecine.
What the audience says
Central Station has pulled the kind of numbers most Portuguese films never see. It holds an 8.1/10 on TMDB from 1,085 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 111 minutes. In Brazil you can stream it on Netflix, Globoplay, Telecine.
Should you spend 1h 51m on it?
1h 51m of Portuguese drama. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- It rates 8.1/10 on 1,085 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
An emotional journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 51m |
| Watch with family? | L · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Walter Salles
Cast
Where to watch in Brazil
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 9 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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