That Pair of Arms! (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, That Pair of Arms! is a drama film directed by Adolfo Rosenthal, running about 45 minutes. “Adaptation from classical story of Machado de Assis” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A subtle adaptation of a classical story of the most greatest Brazilian writer: Machado de Assis. The history is passed in the Rio de Janeiro in full century XIX. The adolescent Inácio lives in Borges house and works like an apprentice. His routine of boredom and alone loneliness is broken in moments that sees the naked arms of the wife's boss. Upon perceiving that is desired by him, passes treat-him with affection. A silent romance and prohibited is told with romance and poetry.
Who’s in it. That Pair of Arms! stars Celso Frateschi as Solicitador Borges, Ana Petta as Dona Severina and Antônio Moraes as Inácio.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, That Pair of Arms! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch That Pair of Arms! page.
If you liked it. Fans of That Pair of Arms! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That Pair of Arms! (2009)?
- In US, That Pair of Arms! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is That Pair of Arms! worth watching?
- That Pair of Arms! holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in That Pair of Arms!?
- That Pair of Arms! stars Celso Frateschi, Ana Petta and Antônio Moraes.
- When was That Pair of Arms! released?
- That Pair of Arms! was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.