Good Portuguese People (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, Good Portuguese People is a documentary film directed by Rui Simões, running about 135 minutes. “The Carnation Revolution's Film” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Using film and television footage taken during the revolutionary movement of April 25, 1974 in Portugal, and mixing it with music and live interviews with common people, the director conveys a vivid account of the period in which a military coup evolved to a socialist revolution, then was tempered into a formal European style democracy.
Who’s in it. Good Portuguese People stars José Mário Branco as Narrator (voice), Duran Clemente as Himself (revolutionary lieutenant), Álvaro Cunhal as Himself (PCP leader) and Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho as Himself (revolutionary captain), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Good Portuguese People 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 Good Portuguese People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good Portuguese People tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good Portuguese People (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Good Portuguese People change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Good Portuguese People worth watching?
- Good Portuguese People holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Good Portuguese People?
- Good Portuguese People stars José Mário Branco, Duran Clemente, Álvaro Cunhal, Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho and Galvão de Melo.
- When was Good Portuguese People released?
- Good Portuguese People was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.