Antônia (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2007, Antônia is a drama and music film directed by Tata Amaral, running about 90 minutes. “All It Takes Is Everything You Have.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Determined to escape their poverty-stricken lives, four talented young women living on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, Brazil, form an all-female rap group but find their road to success is riddled with sexism, racism, and violence. One by one, they succumb to their grim realities...until they discover that out of struggle come strength, and out of strength, the courage to continue on.
Who’s in it. Antônia stars Negra Li as Preta, Cindy Mendes as Lena (Maria Madalena), Leilah Moreno as Bárbarah and Quelynah as Mayah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Antônia has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Antônia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Antônia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Antônia (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Antônia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Antônia worth watching?
- Antônia holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Antônia?
- Antônia stars Negra Li, Cindy Mendes, Leilah Moreno, Quelynah and Kamau.
- When was Antônia released?
- Antônia was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.