Domésticas (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 6.9

Domésticas poster

Released in 2001, Domésticas is a comedy and drama film directed by Fernando Meirelles, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Five maids in São Paulo are observed in this episodic, impressionistic film. The women interact with each other, ride busses, work, and have longings: Rai for a husband, Créo for her lost daughter, Roxane for a career in modeling. Quitéria is naive, a gull for thieves. Cida has a husband and also a lover. While each woman gets what she wishes for (more or less), it doesn't always make things better.

Who’s in it. Domésticas stars Graziella Moretto as Roxane, Lena Roque as Créo, Olivia Araújo as Quitéria and Luis Miranda as Abreu, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Domésticas 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 Domésticas page.

If you liked it. Fans of Domésticas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Domésticas (2001)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Domésticas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Domésticas worth watching?
Domésticas holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Domésticas?
Domésticas stars Graziella Moretto, Lena Roque, Olivia Araújo, Luis Miranda and Robson Nunes.
When was Domésticas released?
Domésticas was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.