News from a Personal War (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1999, News from a Personal War is a crime and documentary film directed by João Moreira Salles, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary about urban violence in Brazil, especially in Rio de Janeiro. Policemen, drug dealers, and shantytown dwellers get trapped into a daily war that knows no winners.
Who’s in it. News from a Personal War stars Nilton Cerqueira as Himself, Carlos Luis Gregório as Himself, Paulo Lins as Himself and Hélio Luz as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, News from a Personal War 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 News from a Personal War page.
If you liked it. Fans of News from a Personal War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch News from a Personal War (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for News from a Personal War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is News from a Personal War worth watching?
- News from a Personal War holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in News from a Personal War?
- News from a Personal War stars Nilton Cerqueira, Carlos Luis Gregório, Paulo Lins, Hélio Luz and Rodrigo Pimentel.
- When was News from a Personal War released?
- News from a Personal War was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.