Guerra de Canudos (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1997, Guerra de Canudos is a drama, war and history film directed by Sérgio Rezende, running about 170 minutes. “The bloodiest war in the History of Brazil” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the end of the 19th century, a poor family comes to the rural Canudos, a community led by Antônio Conselheiro, seen by many as a holy prophet. Their ways bother the powerful people of the region, and the newly founded Republic sends their army to destroy the settlement, which culminates in one of the bloodiest wars in the history of Brazil.
Who’s in it. Guerra de Canudos stars Cláudia Abreu as Luíza, Marieta Severo as Penha, José Wilker as Antônio Conselheiro and Paulo Betti as Zé Lucena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Guerra de Canudos 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 Guerra de Canudos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guerra de Canudos tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guerra de Canudos (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Guerra de Canudos change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Guerra de Canudos worth watching?
- Guerra de Canudos holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guerra de Canudos?
- Guerra de Canudos stars Cláudia Abreu, Marieta Severo, José Wilker, Paulo Betti and Selton Mello.
- When was Guerra de Canudos released?
- Guerra de Canudos was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.