Bye Bye Brazil (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1980, Bye Bye Brazil is a drama film directed by Carlos Diegues, running about 110 minutes. “Television is their enemy as they go from the coast deep into the Amazon” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Caravana Rolidei rolls into town with the Gypsy Lord at the mike: he does magic tricks, the erotic Salomé dances, and the mute Swallow performs feats of strength. A young accordion player is completely enamored of Salomé, and he begs to come along. The Gypsy Lord shrugs, and the accordionist and his pregnant wife, Dasdô, join the troupe.
Who’s in it. Bye Bye Brazil stars José Wilker as Lorde Cigano, Betty Faria as Salomé, Zaira Zambelli as Dasdô and Jofre Soares as Zé da Luz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Bye Bye Brazil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bye Bye Brazil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bye Bye Brazil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bye Bye Brazil (1980)?
- In US, Bye Bye Brazil is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Film Movement Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bye Bye Brazil worth watching?
- Bye Bye Brazil holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bye Bye Brazil?
- Bye Bye Brazil stars José Wilker, Betty Faria, Zaira Zambelli, Jofre Soares and Príncipe Nabor.
- When was Bye Bye Brazil released?
- Bye Bye Brazil was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.