Formosura (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2016, Formosura is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and horror film directed by João Pedro Albuquerque, running about 17 minutes. “The cheapest tropical epic of our time” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this countryside coming-of-age tale about the carnival, a group of friends rallies an expedition into a strange kind of jungle. At the same time, one of the girls gets to know a ghost from the parts.
Who’s in it. Formosura stars Stephanie Ricci as Clarisse Antônia de Guadalupe, Vitor Ortona as Horácio, O Fantasma do Limoeiro, Raphael Wruck as Pimentel e Pimentel, O Fantasma da Mata-Doce and Roland Habeyche as Glauco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Formosura sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $1 at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Formosura page.
If you liked it. Fans of Formosura tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Formosura (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Formosura change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Formosura worth watching?
- Formosura holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Formosura?
- Formosura stars Stephanie Ricci, Vitor Ortona, Raphael Wruck, Roland Habeyche and Fernanda Giusfredi.
- When was Formosura released?
- Formosura was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.