Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Macunaima List

  • Pixote - Similar exploration of Brazilian culture and social issues.
  • City of God - Both films depict the struggles of Brazilian society through vivid storytelling.
  • Central Station - Focuses on Brazilian societal themes and personal journeys.
  • The Last Train - Explores themes of abandonment and survival in Brazil.
  • Elite Squad - Deals with the complexities of Brazilian life and crime.
  • Tatuagem - Cultural and artistic expression within Brazilian society.
  • The Second Mother - Explores class differences and family dynamics in Brazil.
  • Mad Max: Fury Road - Surreal visuals and strong characterization resonate similarly.
  • The Way He Looks - Focuses on youth and self-discovery within Brazilian culture.
  • O Quatrilho - Explores regional culture and relationships in Brazil.
  • Seashore - Explores friendship and identity through a Brazilian lens.
  • Samantha! - Combines humor with Brazilian societal commentary.
  • The Counselor - Complex characters and surreal narratives echo themes from Macunaima.
  • Bacurau - Social commentary wrapped in a unique storytelling style.
  • The Motorcycle Diaries - Explores Latin American culture and personal growth.
  • Doña Bárbara - Explores identity and societal issues in a Latin American context.
  • Futuro Beach - Combines personal story with cultural exploration in Brazil.
  • Aquarius - Explores class and cultural dynamics in Brazilian society.
  • The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao - A unique storytelling style similar to Macunaima.
  • Behind the Palms - Exploration of Brazilian culture and its complexities.
  • The Passion of the Christ - Cultural depiction and strong emotional elements.
  • Carandiru - Explores harsh realities of life in Brazil's prison system.
  • The Last Dance - Combines storytelling with elements of culture and identity.
  • The Decent One - Surreal elements and story-driven similar to Macunaima.
  • Wild Tales - Shares dark humor and social commentary similar to Macunaima.
  • Marighella - Focuses on political resistance and social issues in Brazil.
  • The Way of the Dragon - Elements of martial arts and surreal storytelling.
  • Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands - A mix of comedy and drama within Brazilian culture.
  • Mister O - Similar blend of humor and absurdity in Brazilian context.
  • The Man Who Knew Infinity - Focuses on personal struggle and triumph in a cultural context.
  • Brasileirinho: O Filme - Explores Brazilian music and culture deeply.
  • Reluctant Fundamentalist - Sharing cultural narratives and strong character exploration.
  • Nise: The Heart of Madness - Explores mental health and societal views in Brazil.
  • Good Bye Lenin! - Mix of absurd and poignant storytelling reflecting on society.
  • Chico & Rita - Animated exploration of culture and romance.
  • Brazil - Satirical take on society with surreal elements.
  • The Secret in Their Eyes - Weaves personal stories amid broader thematic elements.
  • Zama - Explores identity and societal conflicts in a richly stylized way.
  • Kiss of the Spider Woman - Examine relationships set against a backdrop of political strife.
  • The Intouchables - Blend of humor and deep emotional themes; cross-cultural appeal.
  • Embrace of the Vampire - Focuses on existential themes through surreal plot lines.

Last updated: 2024-10-02 14:36:49

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Pixote
Pixote
128 min
1980 Brazil 9418 7.9 Movie Released R
2
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
3
Central Station
Central Station
113 min
1998 Brazil 43077 8 Movie Released
4 1973 France 1762 6.9 Movie Released
5
Elite Squad
Elite Squad
115 min
2007 Brazil 111640 8 Movie Released R
6 2015 Brazil 17014 7.7 Movie Released
7 2015 Australia 1122680 8.1 Movie Released R
8 2014 Brazil 27953 7.9 Movie Released
9
Seashore
Seashore
83 min
2015 Brazil 2614 6 Movie Released
10
Samantha!
Samantha!
28 min
SS 2 EP 14
2018 Brazil 550 6.6 Serie Canceled TV-MA
11
The Counselor
The Counselor
117 min
2013 Spain 106396 5.4 Movie Released R
12
Bacurau
Bacurau
131 min
2019 Brazil 31091 7.3 Movie Released
13 2004 Argentina 105191 7.7 Movie Released R
14
Doña Bárbara
Doña Bárbara
60 min
SS 1 EP 190
2008 United States of America 459 7.4 Serie Ended NR
15
Futuro Beach
Futuro Beach
106 min
2014 Brazil 3370 6.3 Movie Released NR
16
Aquarius
Aquarius
147 min
2016 Brazil 20870 7.4 Movie Released NR
17 2004 United States of America 252938 7.2 Movie Released R
18
Carandiru
Carandiru
145 min
2003 Argentina 22285 7.6 Movie Released R
19
The Last Dance
The Last Dance
50 min
SS 1 EP 10
2020 United States of America 156783 9.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
20 2014 Austria 725 6.7 Movie Released
21
Wild Tales
Wild Tales
122 min
2014 Argentina 219271 8.1 Movie Released R
22
Marighella
Marighella
155 min
2021 Brazil 56148 7.1 Movie Released
23 1972 Hong Kong 41583 7.2 Movie Released
24 1976 Brazil 3419 6.9 Movie Released
25 2016 United Kingdom 62842 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
26 2016 Brazil 2601 7.6 Movie Released
27
Chico & Rita
Chico & Rita
94 min
2010 Spain 9727 7.2 Movie Released NR
28
Brazil
Brazil
143 min
1985 United Kingdom 212570 7.8 Movie Released R
29 2009 Argentina 224631 8.2 Movie Released
30
Zama
Zama
115 min
2017 Argentina 7229 6.7 Movie Released
31 1985 Brazil 17548 7.3 Movie Released R
32 2011 France 940617 8.5 Movie Released R
33 1995 United States of America 7035 4.4 Movie Released R
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