The Man of the Year (2003)
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The Man of the Year is streaming in Brazil on MUBI.
What the audience says
The Man of the Year is a dependable Portuguese film — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 6.7/10 on TMDB across 88 ratings — squarely mid-table. It clocks in at a standard 104 minutes. In Brazil you can stream it on MUBI.
Should you spend 1h 44m on it?
1h 44m of Portuguese drama with a crime streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.7/10 from 88 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
Maiquél has lost a bet and dyed his hair blond. This seemingly innocuous event triggers a head-on collision with destiny in which he goes from nobody to hero to outlaw — all in 24 hours.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 44m |
| Genre | Drama / Crime |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
José Henrique Fonseca
Cast
Where to watch in Brazil
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 15 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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