Ex-It (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2011, Ex-It is a drama film directed by Cao Guimarães, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Freely inspired by the work Catatau, by Paulo Leminski, the plot begins with the historical hypothesis imagined by the poet from Curitiba: “What if René Descartes had come to Brazil with Maurício de Nassau?” The film materializes this hypothesis and joins the father of modern philosophy in his journey through the tropics. Under the effect of hallucinatory herbs, he investigates questions revolving around geometry and optics in the face of an absolutely strange world. Known for his famous sentence “I think, therefore I am”, Descartes faces his doubt towards phenomena reason doesn’t explain. René, Renatus, Re born.
Who’s in it. Ex-It stars João Miguel as René Descartes.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Ex-It has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on GuideDoc. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ex-It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ex-It tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ex-It (2011)?
- In US, Ex-It is available to stream on GuideDoc. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ex-It worth watching?
- Ex-It holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ex-It?
- Ex-It stars João Miguel.
- When was Ex-It released?
- Ex-It was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.