A Dog's Will
Directed by Guel Arraes · 2000 ·
Is A Dog's Will worth watching?
Yes. A Dog's Will (2000) earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as O Auto da Compadecida El Auto De La Compadecida Will A Dog 어 독스 윌 蛊惑兄弟 蠱惑兄弟 Bir Köpeğin Vasiyeti
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.4/10.
- Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
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Is A Dog's Will worth watching?
Yes — A Dog's Will earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Brazil's most beloved comedy duo became a cultural institution with this irreverent regional classic.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is A Dog's Will about?
Two Northeastern scoundrels use wit and blasphemy to survive poverty, con priests, and outsmart anyone who underestimates them.
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Critic Reviews
A Dog's Will (2000) Review: Tricksters of the Sertão
★★★★½
A Dog's Will is Brazil's beloved comedy about two penniless tricksters in the northeastern backlands, a quick-witted, irreverent folk tale with real heart.
Yes. It is one of Brazil's great popular comedies, fast, funny and warm, and ideal for anyone who loves trickster stories and doesn't mind broad, theatrical humour.
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A Dog's Will: frequently asked questions
Is A Dog's Will worth watching?
Yes. A Dog's Will (2000) has a Celluloid Score of 75%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
How long is A Dog's Will?
A Dog's Will runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Who stars in A Dog's Will?
A Dog's Will is directed by Guel Arraes and stars Matheus Nachtergaele, Selton Mello, Rogério Cardoso.
What is the Metascore for A Dog's Will?
Metacritic's Metascore for A Dog's Will is 45 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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