Rio, 40 Degrees C. (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1955, Rio, 40 Degrees C. is a drama film directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Banned by Brazil’s Federal Department of Public Safety, Rio, 40 Graus is a landmark film that ushered in the wave of Cinema Novo in Brazil. The film chronicles a day in the life of five peanut vendors from Rio de Janeiro's favelas. This was one of the first Brazilian films to address the issues of race, poverty, and class.
Who’s in it. Rio, 40 Degrees C. stars Jece Valadão as Miro, Glauce Rocha as Rosa, Roberto Batalin as Pedro and Zé Keti as Neguinho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Rio, 40 Degrees C. has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rio, 40 Degrees C. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rio, 40 Degrees C. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rio, 40 Degrees C. (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rio, 40 Degrees C. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rio, 40 Degrees C. worth watching?
- Rio, 40 Degrees C. holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rio, 40 Degrees C.?
- Rio, 40 Degrees C. stars Jece Valadão, Glauce Rocha, Roberto Batalin, Zé Keti and Modesto de Souza.
- When was Rio, 40 Degrees C. released?
- Rio, 40 Degrees C. was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.