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Arena (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6.5

Arena poster

Released in 2009, Arena is a notable film directed by João Salaviza, running about 15 minutes.

What it’s about. A young man under house arrest spends his time in the best way he can by making some tattoos. His relative peace is strangely disturbed when he's attacked and robbed by three kids from the neighborhood. From then on, he'll try to find the kids who took his money and maybe give them a lesson. But with those actions, comes the reflection of how things were and are in this place filled with violence and hostility. Is change possible?

Who’s in it. Arena stars Carloto Cotta as Mauro, Rodrigo Madeira as Alemão, Rafael Sardo as Kid and Cláudio Rosa as Kid, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Arena 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 Arena page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Arena (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arena change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Arena worth watching?
Arena holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Arena?
Arena stars Carloto Cotta, Rodrigo Madeira, Rafael Sardo, Cláudio Rosa and André Feldman.
When was Arena released?
Arena was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.