Lisbela and the Prisoner (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2003, Lisbela and the Prisoner is a comedy and romance film directed by Guel Arraes, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Lisbela is a young woman who loves going to the movies. Leléu is a con man, going from town to town selling all sort of things and performing as master of ceremonies for some cheesy numbers, such as the woman who gets transformed into a gorilla. He gets involved with Linaura, a sexy and beautiful woman who happens to be the wife of the most frightening hitman of the place. The hitman finds out his wife's affair and goes after Leléu, who has to leave in a hurry. In another town, he meets and falls instantly in love with Lisbela, who is engaged to Douglas, a hillbilly who tries hard to pass for a cosmopolitan Rio de Janeiro dweller.
Who’s in it. Lisbela and the Prisoner stars Selton Mello as Leléu, Débora Falabella as Lisbela, Virginia Cavendish as Inaura and Bruno Garcia as Douglas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Lisbela and the Prisoner has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lisbela and the Prisoner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lisbela and the Prisoner tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lisbela and the Prisoner (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lisbela and the Prisoner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lisbela and the Prisoner worth watching?
- Lisbela and the Prisoner holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lisbela and the Prisoner?
- Lisbela and the Prisoner stars Selton Mello, Débora Falabella, Virginia Cavendish, Bruno Garcia and Tadeu Mello.
- When was Lisbela and the Prisoner released?
- Lisbela and the Prisoner was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.