Mango Yellow (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2002, Mango Yellow is a drama film directed by Cláudio Assis, running about 103 minutes. “A human being is stomach and sex” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a poor neighborhood in Recife, the lives of exotic and bizarre characters entwine in a bar and in a very low-budget hotel. The queer Dunga works in the hotel and has a crush on the butcher Wellington that is married with the religious Kika and has an affair with his mistress Dayse. The sick necrophiliac Isaac owns a yellow Mercedes Benz and wants to have sex with Lígia that owns of Bar Avenida.
Who’s in it. Mango Yellow stars Leona Cavalli as Ligia, Matheus Nachtergaele as Dunga, Jonas Bloch as Isaac and Dira Paes as Kika, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Mango Yellow 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 Mango Yellow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mango Yellow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mango Yellow (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mango Yellow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mango Yellow worth watching?
- Mango Yellow holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mango Yellow?
- Mango Yellow stars Leona Cavalli, Matheus Nachtergaele, Jonas Bloch, Dira Paes and Chico Diaz.
- When was Mango Yellow released?
- Mango Yellow was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.