The Portuguese (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2025, The Portuguese is a drama, music and history film directed by Vicente Alves do Ó, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. In a time preceding the Carnation Revolution, we meet two men: one young, one old. One is fleeing the country, and the other helps him escape through Trás-os-Montes. While they make “the leap,” they speak about their lives and their troubles... This is an ode to those who fought for Freedom, and to these fifty springs that have passed. Throughout 13 performed songs, we travel across the country, hand in hand with several Portuguese people who tells us their stories through music, until we get back to this young man who runs away and returns to Lisbon, shortly after the Revolution, to reunite with his loved ones and live in freedom.
Who’s in it. The Portuguese stars Diogo Branco as António, Paulo Calatré as Bento, Filipe Amorim as Carlos and Rita Durão as Anocas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Portuguese has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Portuguese page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Portuguese tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Portuguese (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Portuguese change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Portuguese worth watching?
- The Portuguese holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Portuguese?
- The Portuguese stars Diogo Branco, Paulo Calatré, Filipe Amorim, Rita Durão and Tomás Alves.
- When was The Portuguese released?
- The Portuguese was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.