The Quartet (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1995, The Quartet is a drama and romance film directed by Fábio Barreto, running about 110 minutes. “A game of fascination and seduction” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of two immigrant couples: Teresa and Angelo; Pierina and Massimo. While fighting for survival in the new world, the unexpected love of Massimo and Teresa appears. They react against family and cultural traditions and leave to a new destiny, leaving their partners. Quatrilho is the name of a card game in wich the player have to betray his partner in order to become the champion.
Who’s in it. The Quartet stars Glória Pires as Pierina, Patricia Pillar as Teresa, Bruno Campos as Massimo and Alexandre Paternost as Angelo Gardone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Quartet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Quartet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Quartet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Quartet (1995)?
- In US, The Quartet is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Quartet worth watching?
- The Quartet holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Quartet?
- The Quartet stars Glória Pires, Patricia Pillar, Bruno Campos, Alexandre Paternost and Gianfrancesco Guarnieri.
- When was The Quartet released?
- The Quartet was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.