Adio, Rio (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1989, Adio, Rio is a comedy, drama and horror film directed by Ivan Andonov, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. Stoev, a talented architect is working in Rio de Janeiro. All along the design stages, Stoev's understanding has been that he would be going together with his assistant architect. However, the company chief secretly decides to change the terms and go instead of the assistant, threatening Stoev to cancel the whole deal if he doesn't comply. Stoev is left with the dilemma to betray a colleague and friend, or to miss the greatest opportunity in his career. When Stoev is about to choose the former, a mysterious dead body appears in his life.

Who’s in it. Adio, Rio stars Filip Trifonov as Architect Stoev, Vania Tzvetkova as Lena, Stoev's wife, Nikola Rudarov as the managing director and Georgi Mamalev as Professor Popruskov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Adio, Rio 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 Adio, Rio page.

If you liked it. Fans of Adio, Rio tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Adio, Rio (1989)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Adio, Rio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Adio, Rio worth watching?
Adio, Rio holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Adio, Rio?
Adio, Rio stars Filip Trifonov, Vania Tzvetkova, Nikola Rudarov, Georgi Mamalev and Petar Popyordanov.
When was Adio, Rio released?
Adio, Rio was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.