Marighella (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2021, Marighella is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Wagner Moura, running about 155 minutes. “A searing and energized portrait of one of Brazil’s most divisive historical figures” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Afro-Brazilian poet and politician, the legendary Carlos Marighella. Driven to fight against the erosion of civil and human rights following the CIA-backed military coup of 1964 and the brutal, racist right-wing dictatorship that followed, the revolutionary leaves behind his wife and son to take up arms, becoming a notorious enemy to the power structure.
Who’s in it. Marighella stars Seu Jorge as Carlos Marighella, Adriana Esteves as Clara, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos as Branco and Bruno Gagliasso as Lúcio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Marighella has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marighella page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marighella tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marighella (2021)?
- In US, Marighella is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Marighella worth watching?
- Marighella holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Marighella?
- Marighella stars Seu Jorge, Adriana Esteves, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Bruno Gagliasso and Humberto Carrão.
- When was Marighella released?
- Marighella was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.