Via Appia (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1990, Via Appia is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Jochen Hick, running about 90 minutes. “A controverial movie about Brazil's seedy underworld” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frank, a (HIV infected) former Lufthansa steward, goes back to Rio from Germany with a film crew to look for Mario, a young man with whom he had a one night stand. Before Mario departed the morning after, he left a message scrawled in soap on the bathroom mirror: 'Welcome to the AIDS club'. Frank and his director hire a fast talking hustler named José (Guilherme di Padua) to help them to find Mario who seems alway to have just left whenever they arrive. Via Appia is the nickname of a Rio district where male prostitutes hang out...
Who’s in it. Via Appia stars Peter Senner as Frank, Guilherme de Pádua as José, Yves Jansen as Regisseur and Margarita Schmidt as Lucia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Via Appia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Via Appia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Via Appia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Via Appia (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Via Appia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Via Appia worth watching?
- Via Appia holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Via Appia?
- Via Appia stars Peter Senner, Guilherme de Pádua, Yves Jansen, Margarita Schmidt and José Carlos Berenguer.
- When was Via Appia released?
- Via Appia was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.