The Man Who Bought the World (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1968, The Man Who Bought the World is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Eduardo Coutinho, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In a fictitious country, civil servant receives the greatest inheritance in history (ten trillion dollars) and is confined by authorities because he could break world economics. But he manages to escape.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Bought the World stars Flávio Migliaccio as José Guerra, Marília Pêra, Hugo Carvana and Jardel Filho as General, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Man Who Bought the World 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 The Man Who Bought the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Bought the World tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Bought the World (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Bought the World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man Who Bought the World worth watching?
- The Man Who Bought the World holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Bought the World?
- The Man Who Bought the World stars Flávio Migliaccio, Marília Pêra, Hugo Carvana, Jardel Filho and Cláudio Marzo.
- When was The Man Who Bought the World released?
- The Man Who Bought the World was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.