Cães Famintos (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2017, Cães Famintos is a drama film directed by Beto Oliveira, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Four stories portray the human being and his existential dramas. Bruno's life turns upside down when he is forced to take care of his newborn son as Helena, his wife, is afflicted by postpartum depression. Ronaldo, a 56-year-old man receives news of a terminal illness, as he prepares to receive his 80-year-old mother. Teenager Marta, 17, is plagued by the dictatorship of female beauty, and reaches her limits to achieve a perfect body. While the nurse Jorge meets Ana, they fall in love and end up having an extreme relationship that culminates in an unwanted pregnancy. The stories reveal the fragility of the human being in the midst of social relations.
Who’s in it. Cães Famintos stars Mel Lisboa as Ana, João Vitti as Ronaldo, Bernardo Barreto as Bruno and Amélia Bittencourt as Mãe de Ronaldo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Cães Famintos has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cães Famintos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cães Famintos tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cães Famintos (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cães Famintos change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cães Famintos worth watching?
- Cães Famintos holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cães Famintos?
- Cães Famintos stars Mel Lisboa, João Vitti, Bernardo Barreto, Amélia Bittencourt and Mariah Teixeira.
- When was Cães Famintos released?
- Cães Famintos was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.