Macunaima (1969): reparto, argumento y streaming
1969 · Película · ★ 6.7
Released in 1969, Macunaima is a comedia and fantasía film directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, running about 110 minutes. “My! Such laziness!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Born a fully grown black man in a village in the Brazilian jungle, Macunaíma later magically transforms into a white man before making an adventure-filled trip to the city of São Paulo. Once there, he becomes something of a dandy, falling in love with Ci, a revolutionary who dies in an accidental bombing. After robbing a ruthless industrialist, Macunaima returns to his village where he finds his newly acquired knowledge and possessions of little use.
Who’s in it. Macunaima stars Grande Otelo as Black Macunaíma / Macunaíma's son, Paulo José as White Macunaíma / Macunaíma's mother, Milton Gonçalves as Jiguê and Rodolfo Arena as Maanape, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Macunaima has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Macunaima page.
If you liked it. Fans of Macunaima tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parásitos, La vida es bella and El club de la lucha.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch Macunaima (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Macunaima change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Macunaima worth watching?
- Macunaima holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedia and fantasía. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Macunaima?
- Macunaima stars Grande Otelo, Paulo José, Milton Gonçalves, Rodolfo Arena and Jardel Filho.
- When was Macunaima released?
- Macunaima was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.