Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso (2025)
Portuguese · Drama / Music · 130 min · 16
★ 8.0 Moderate ratings 154 ratings
Released 1 May 2025
Page updated 23 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences love it.
Audience★ 8.0 from 154 ratings on TMDB
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Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso is streaming in Brazil on Netflix.
What the audience says
Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso rates well above most Portuguese films. It's sitting at 8.0/10 on TMDB across 154 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 130-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Brazil you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 10m on it?
2h 10m of Portuguese drama with music threaded through. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 8.0/10 from 154 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
From a repressive childhood to artistic revolution, Ney Matogrosso transforms Brazil's stages — and himself — through music, creativity and inner fire.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 10m |
| Watch with family? | 16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Music |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Esmir Filho
Cast
Jesuíta Barbosa
Ney Matogrosso
Rômulo Braga
Antônio Matogrosso
Hermila Guedes
Beíta
Davi Malizia
Ney Matogrosso (Criança)
Jullio Reis
Cazuza
Bruno Montaleone
Marco de Maria
Where to watch in Brazil
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Apple TV StoreAmazon Video
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Netflix titles in Brazil
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 8.0/10 on audience ratings. 2h 10m of Portuguese drama with music threaded through. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
Where can I watch Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso?
You can stream Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso in Brazil on Netflix.
When is Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso coming to streaming?
Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso is already streaming in Brazil on Netflix.
Is Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso family friendly?
Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso is rated 16. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso in?
Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso is a Portuguese film (Drama / Music).
How long is Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso?
Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso runs 2h 10m (130 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso?
Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso stars Jesuíta Barbosa, Rômulo Braga, Hermila Guedes and Davi Malizia, directed by Esmir Filho.
When did Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso come out?
Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso was released on 1 May 2025.
