Elite Squad (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2007, Elite Squad is an action, drama and crime film directed by José Padilha, running about 115 minutes. “On the streets of Rio only the elite survive” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1997, before the visit of the pope to Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento from BOPE (Special Police Operations Battalion) is assigned to eliminate the risks of the drug dealers in a dangerous slum nearby where the pope intends to be lodged.
Who’s in it. Elite Squad stars Wagner Moura as Capitão Nascimento, Caio Junqueira as Neto, André Ramiro as André Matias and Milhem Cortaz as Capitao Fabio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Elite Squad sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $14.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elite Squad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elite Squad 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 Elite Squad (2007)?
- In US, Elite Squad is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elite Squad worth watching?
- Elite Squad holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Elite Squad?
- Elite Squad stars Wagner Moura, Caio Junqueira, André Ramiro, Milhem Cortaz and Fernanda Machado.
- When was Elite Squad released?
- Elite Squad was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.