# Elite Squad (2007) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/elite-squad-2007/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 67% |
| Critic Score | 54% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 33/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | José Padilha |
| Genres | Action, Crime |
| Runtime | 115 min |

## Quick answer

Elite Squad (2007) earns a 67% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Padilha's controversial hit exposed Brazil's police violence to record domestic audiences. Critics and audiences diverge (54% critic vs 89% audience). Metascore 33/100. Directed by José Padilha.

## Critics consensus

Padilha's controversial hit exposed Brazil's police violence to record domestic audiences.

## Synopsis

A captain in Rio's BOPE special forces prepares for promotion while planning a raid to clear a favela before the Pope's visit.

## Cast

Wagner Moura, Caio Junqueira, André Ramiro

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Elite Squad worth watching?**
Elite Squad holds a 67% Celluloid Score. Padilha's controversial hit exposed Brazil's police violence to record domestic audiences.

**What is Elite Squad about?**
A captain in Rio's BOPE special forces prepares for promotion while planning a raid to clear a favela before the Pope's visit.

**Who directed Elite Squad?**
Elite Squad (2007) was directed by José Padilha.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Elite Squad?**
67% — the average of five public sources: critics 54%, audience 89%, Metascore 33/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8/10.

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

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