Boca (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2010, Boca is an action, drama and crime film directed by Flávio Frederico, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapted from his autobiography, the film recounts the story of Hiroito, The King of Boca do Lixo (a region in downtown São Paulo of the fifties where various nightclubs, strip joints, prostitution, bars, and drugs can be found). Hiroito was a well born bohemian and at the age of 21 was accused for the murder of his father, who was violently stabbed over 40 times with a razor. Hiroito was not charged, however two months after the death of his father, Hiroito bought two guns and moved to Boca do Lixo and became one of the most dangerous criminals of the region.
Who’s in it. Boca stars Daniel de Oliveira as Hiroito, Hermila Guedes as Alaíde, Jefferson Brasil as Nelsinho and Milhem Cortaz as Osmar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Boca has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boca page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boca tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boca (2010)?
- In GB, Boca is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boca worth watching?
- Boca holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boca?
- Boca stars Daniel de Oliveira, Hermila Guedes, Jefferson Brasil, Milhem Cortaz and Paulo César Peréio.
- When was Boca released?
- Boca was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.