What is the Metascore for Bacurau?

Bacurau has a Metascore of 87 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is Bacurau streaming in?

Bacurau streams on MUBI in India; Prime Video, Hulu in Japan; MUBI in Turkey; MUBI in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Bacurau

Item: Bacurau
Rating: 4
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho · 2019 · Last reviewed August 26, 2026

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Answer Summary

Bacurau (2019) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (66%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

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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Runtime: 2h 11m
Cast: Sônia Braga , Udo Kier , Barbara Colen
Country: Brazil
Language: Portuguese

Official theatrical poster for Bacurau (2019)

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Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on 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 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

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 a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

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

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Bacurau (2019) Review: A Brazilian Classic

★★★★☆ 4/5

Kleber Mendonça Filho's Bacurau (2019) endures as a defining action landmark from Brazil, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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