The Machine (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2006, The Machine is a comedy, drama, romance and science fiction film directed by João Falcão, running about 89 minutes. “Love is the fuel” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Nordestina, a small town lost in the Brazilian badlands, young Karina dreams of becoming an actress and leaving to explore the world. Before losing his love, Dona Nazaré’s son, Antônio, takes the first step in a kamikaze crusade to bring the world to Karina. For that, Antônio leaves town and announces, in a TV show that he will set off on a sensational adventure: a trip into the future, starting from Nordestina’s square. A story where dreams contradict reality, geographical and political conditions threaten to block life, and love plays the part of the transforming element.
Who’s in it. The Machine stars Paulo Autran as Antônio no Futuro, Gustavo Falcão as Antônio, Mariana Ximenes as Karina and Vladimir Brichta as José Onório, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Machine 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 The Machine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Machine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Machine (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Machine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Machine worth watching?
- The Machine holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Machine?
- The Machine stars Paulo Autran, Gustavo Falcão, Mariana Ximenes, Vladimir Brichta and Fabiana Karla.
- When was The Machine released?
- The Machine was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.