O Puraquê (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1939, O Puraquê is a documentary film directed by Humberto Mauro, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. Between captured images, animations and scientific descriptions, the puraquê electric fish is presented through the eyes of Humberto Mauro and Carlos Chagas Filho.
Who’s in it. O Puraquê stars Edgard Roquette-Pinto as Narrador.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, O Puraquê has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch O Puraquê page.
If you liked it. Fans of O Puraquê tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch O Puraquê (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for O Puraquê change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is O Puraquê worth watching?
- O Puraquê holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in O Puraquê?
- O Puraquê stars Edgard Roquette-Pinto.
- When was O Puraquê released?
- O Puraquê was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.