Xingu (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2012, Xingu is a drama and history film directed by Cao Hamburger, running about 102 minutes. “Three brothers, two worlds, one mission” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the '40s, three brothers decide to live a great adventure and enlisting in the Roncador-Xingu Expedition, which has a mission to tame the Central Brazil. The Villas Boas brothers: Orlando, 27, Claudius, 25, and Leonardo, 23, engage in a fantastic and incredible saga. Soon start to lead the expedition that opens new paths 1,500 km, navigates over 1,000 miles of unspoilt rivers, opens 19 airfields for airplanes Army, gives rise to the creation of 43 towns and 14 make contact with wild Indian tribes, unknown, as the Xavante, courageous and feared warriors, no casualties on both sides. This adventure allows the Villas Boas brothers the creation of the Xingu National Park, the first major Amerindian reservation in Brazil, the size of Belgium, transforming them into true contemporary heroes.
Who’s in it. Xingu stars Felipe Camargo, Caio Blat, João Miguel and Maria Flor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Xingu has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Xingu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Xingu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Xingu (2012)?
- In US, Xingu is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Xingu worth watching?
- Xingu holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Xingu?
- Xingu stars Felipe Camargo, Caio Blat, João Miguel, Maria Flor and Fábio Lago.
- When was Xingu released?
- Xingu was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.