Portugal (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 2000, Portugal is a comedy and drama film directed by Andor Lukáts, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. The film takes place in a present-day small Hungarian village in the middle of nowhere. Strangers hardly ever come to this place, everything outside of it seems to be in another world for the inhabitants. But one day everything changes, when a stranger from Budapest enters the pub. He is on his way to a vacation in Portugal and wants to spend some days in this village. He soon starts a love affair with the pub owner's daughter. The ex-policeman of the village doesn't like this at all...

Who’s in it. Portugal stars Imre Csuja as Kocsmáros, Réka Pelsöczy as Masni, Ági Szirtes as Jucika and Ferenc Lengyel as Retek.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Portugal sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Portugal page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Portugal (2000)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Portugal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Portugal worth watching?
Portugal holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Portugal?
Portugal stars Imre Csuja, Réka Pelsöczy, Ági Szirtes and Ferenc Lengyel.
When was Portugal released?
Portugal was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.