# Bacurau (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/bacurau-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Critic Score | 92% |
| Audience Score | 66% |
| Metascore | 87/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Director | Kleber Mendonça Filho |
| Genres | Action, Thriller |
| Runtime | 131 min |

## Quick answer

Bacurau (2019) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Mendonça Filho and Dornelles blend western, sci-fi, and political fury into a singular revenge fable. Critics and audiences diverge (92% critic vs 66% audience). Metascore 87/100. Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.

## Critics consensus

Mendonça Filho and Dornelles blend western, sci-fi, and political fury into a singular revenge fable.

## Synopsis

A remote Brazilian village fights back when foreign hunters and a corrupt mayor target its people for sport during a near-future crisis.

## Cast

Sônia Braga, Udo Kier, Barbara Colen

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Bacurau worth watching?**
Bacurau holds a 79% Celluloid Score. Mendonça Filho and Dornelles blend western, sci-fi, and political fury into a singular revenge fable.

**What is Bacurau about?**
A remote Brazilian village fights back when foreign hunters and a corrupt mayor target its people for sport during a near-future crisis.

**Who directed Bacurau?**
Bacurau (2019) was directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Bacurau?**
79% — the average of five public sources: critics 92%, audience 66%, Metascore 87/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.3/10.

**Where can I watch Bacurau?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Bacurau page for current options.

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