Carandiru (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2003, Carandiru is a drama film directed by Héctor Babenco, running about 148 minutes. “Inside here nobody is guilty. Do you believe that?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a doctor decides to carry out an AIDS prevention program inside Latin America’s largest prison: the Casa de Detenção de São Paulo - Carandiru, he discovers the victim of one of the darkest days in Brazilian History when the State of São Paulo’s Military Police, with the excuse for law enforcement, shot to death 111 people. Based on real facts and on the book written by Dráuzio Varella.
Who’s in it. Carandiru stars Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos as Doutor (Physician), Milton Gonçalves as Chico, Ivan de Almeida as Nego Preto (Ebony) and Aílton Graça as Majestade (Majesty), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Carandiru has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carandiru page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carandiru tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carandiru (2003)?
- In US, Carandiru is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carandiru worth watching?
- Carandiru holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Carandiru?
- Carandiru stars Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Milton Gonçalves, Ivan de Almeida, Aílton Graça and Maria Luísa Mendonça.
- When was Carandiru released?
- Carandiru was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.