Dedé Mamata (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 1988, Dedé Mamata is a drama and crime film directed by Rodolfo Brandão, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Dede (Guilherne Fontes) is a Brazilian teen who lives with his middle-class grandparents who are members of the local communist party. When his grandmother dies, his grandfather's health soon fades to the point where he can't speak or walk. The local party officials ask Dede to continue to family tradition and take over his grandfather's position of social authority, but when Dede is introduced to cocaine by his best friend Alpino (Marcos Palmeira), the attraction to drugs is more appealing to him than political activism.
Who’s in it. Dedé Mamata stars Guilherme Fontes as Dedé Mamata, Malu Mader as Lena, Marcos Palmeira as Alpino and Luiz Fernando Guimarães as Cumpade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, Dedé Mamata has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dedé Mamata page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dedé Mamata tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dedé Mamata (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dedé Mamata change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dedé Mamata worth watching?
- Dedé Mamata holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dedé Mamata?
- Dedé Mamata stars Guilherme Fontes, Malu Mader, Marcos Palmeira, Luiz Fernando Guimarães and Tonico Pereira.
- When was Dedé Mamata released?
- Dedé Mamata was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.