Madame Satã (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2002, Madame Satã is a drama, crime, romance and music film directed by Karim Aïnouz, running about 105 minutes. “Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A story inspired by the life of one of the most remarkable figures in Brazilian popular culture, João Francisco dos Santos (1900-1976). In turn, bandit, transvestite, street fighter, brothel cook, convict and father to seven adopted children, dos Santos – better known as Madame Satã – was also a notorious gay performer who pushed social boundaries in a volatile time.
Who’s in it. Madame Satã stars Lázaro Ramos as João Francisco dos Santos / Madame Satã, Marcélia Cartaxo as Laurita, Flávio Bauraqui as Tabu and Renata Sorrah as Vitória dos Anjos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Madame Satã has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fetch TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madame Satã page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madame Satã tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madame Satã (2002)?
- In AU, Madame Satã is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fetch TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madame Satã worth watching?
- Madame Satã holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madame Satã?
- Madame Satã stars Lázaro Ramos, Marcélia Cartaxo, Flávio Bauraqui, Renata Sorrah and Fellipe Marques.
- When was Madame Satã released?
- Madame Satã was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.