Tropicália (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, Tropicália is a music and documentary film directed by Marcelo Machado, running about 87 minutes. “Silence is not an option” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set against the turbulent atmosphere of the 1960s, Tropicália is a feature length documentary exploring the Brazilian artistic movement known as tropicália, and the struggle its artists endured to protect their right to freely express revolutionary thought against the traditional brazilian music of that time.
Who’s in it. Tropicália stars Gilberto Gil as Self, Caetano Veloso as Self, Gal Costa as Self and Tom Zé as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Tropicália 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 Tropicália page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tropicália tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tropicália (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tropicália change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tropicália worth watching?
- Tropicália holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tropicália?
- Tropicália stars Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa, Tom Zé and Rita Lee.
- When was Tropicália released?
- Tropicália was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.