Bacurau (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2019, Bacurau is a thriller, mystery and western film directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. Bacurau, a small town in the Brazilian sertão, mourns the loss of its matriarch, Carmelita, who lived to be 94. Days later, its inhabitants notice that their community has vanished from most maps.
Who’s in it. Bacurau stars Bárbara Colen as Teresa, Udo Kier as Michael, Sônia Braga as Domingas and Thomás Aquino as Pacote, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Bacurau has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bacurau page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bacurau tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bacurau (2019)?
- In US, Bacurau is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bacurau worth watching?
- Bacurau holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bacurau?
- Bacurau stars Bárbara Colen, Udo Kier, Sônia Braga, Thomás Aquino and Silvero Pereira.
- When was Bacurau released?
- Bacurau was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.