Ossos (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1997, Ossos is a drama film directed by Pedro Costa, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. After a suicidal teenage girl gives birth, she misguidedly entrusts her baby’s safety to the troubled, deadbeat father, whose violent actions take the viewer on a tour of the foreboding, crumbling shantytown in which they live.
Who’s in it. Ossos stars Mariya Lipkina as Tina, Vanda Duarte as Clotilde, Nuno Vaz as The Father and Isabel Ruth as Eduarda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Ossos has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ossos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ossos tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ossos (1997)?
- In US, Ossos is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ossos worth watching?
- Ossos holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ossos?
- Ossos stars Mariya Lipkina, Vanda Duarte, Nuno Vaz, Isabel Ruth and Miguel Sermão.
- When was Ossos released?
- Ossos was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.