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Bacurau

Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho & Juliano Dornelles · 2019 ·

Short answer

Is Bacurau worth watching?

Yes. Bacurau (2019) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (66%). See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

92% Editorial Rating
66% Audience snapshot · excluded
87 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.3 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 11m
Age rating
18 (UK) · 18 (South Korea) · R15+ (Japan)
Cast
Sônia Braga , Udo Kier , Barbara Colen
Country
Brazil
Language
Portuguese

Also known as バクラウ 地図から消された村 바쿠라우 巴克劳 殺戮荒村 Thị Trấn Bí Ẩn باكوراو

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists MUBI in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch Bacurau by country

Country Streaming on
India MUBI
Japan Prime Video, Hulu
Turkey MUBI
United Kingdom MUBI

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (66%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (87/100).
  • Celluloid Score 83% 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 action, thriller pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Bacurau worth watching?

    Yes — Bacurau earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller pick. Read our full review (4/5).

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (66%).

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Bacurau

    Bacurau (2019) Review: A Weird Western That Bites Back

    Bacurau is a genre-bending Brazilian western in which a remote village, erased from the map and hunted for sport, fights back. Strange, furious and bold.

    Yes, with reservations. It is a bold political western for adventurous viewers who can handle sudden, graphic violence and a deliberately slow first hour.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Bacurau: frequently asked questions

    Is Bacurau worth watching?

    Yes. Bacurau (2019) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, 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.

    Where can I watch Bacurau?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: MUBI in India; Prime Video, Hulu in Japan; MUBI in Turkey; MUBI in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Bacurau?

    Bacurau runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

    What is Bacurau rated?

    Bacurau is rated 18 in the UK, 18 in South Korea and R15+ in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Bacurau?

    Bacurau is directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho & Juliano Dornelles and stars Sônia Braga, Udo Kier, Barbara Colen.

    What is the Metascore for Bacurau?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Bacurau is 87 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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