Reaching for the Moon (2013)
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Reaching for the Moon is streaming in Brazil on Prime Video, Globoplay.
What the audience says
Reaching for the Moon earns its keep as a steady Portuguese film that knows its audience. It's sitting at 6.6/10 on TMDB across 104 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. The 118-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Brazil you can stream it on Prime Video, Globoplay.
Should you spend 1h 58m on it?
1h 58m of Portuguese drama with a romance streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.6/10 from 104 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
In 1951, New York poet Elizabeth Bishop travels to Rio de Janeiro to visit Mary, a college friend. The shy Elizabeth is overwhelmed by Brazilian sensuality. She is the antithesis to Mary’s dashing partner, architect Lota de Macedo Soares. Mary is jealous, but unconventional Lota is determined to have both women at all costs. This eternal triangle plays out against the backdrop of the military coup of 1964. Bishop’s moving poems are at the core of a film which lushly illustrates a crucial phase in the life of this influential Pulitzer prize-winning poet.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 58m |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Bruno Barreto
Cast
Where to watch in Brazil
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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