Word and Utopia (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2000, Word and Utopia is a history film directed by Manoel de Oliveira, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Father Antonio Vieira, a 17th-century Portuguese priest who lived in Brazil and worked for better treatment of the Indians and to abolish slavery.
Who’s in it. Word and Utopia stars Lima Duarte as Padre António Vieira (old), Luís Miguel Cintra as Padre António Vieira (middle age), Ricardo Trêpa as Padre António Vieira (young) and Leonor Silveira as Queen Christina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Word and Utopia has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $28K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Word and Utopia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Word and Utopia tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Word and Utopia (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Word and Utopia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Word and Utopia worth watching?
- Word and Utopia holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Word and Utopia?
- Word and Utopia stars Lima Duarte, Luís Miguel Cintra, Ricardo Trêpa, Leonor Silveira and Renato De Carmine.
- When was Word and Utopia released?
- Word and Utopia was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.