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Bacurau

Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho · 2019 ·

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Answer Summary

Bacurau (2019) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (66%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

79%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

92% Critic Score
66% Audience
87 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.3 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 11m
Cast
Sônia Braga , Udo Kier , Barbara Colen

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (92% positive).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (66%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (87/100).
  • Celluloid Score 79% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

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 79% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    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.

    Critic Reviews

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