# Pixote (1980) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/pixote-1980/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 100% |
| Audience Score | 91% |
| Metascore | 62/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.3/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Héctor Babenco |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Runtime | 128 min |

## Quick answer

Pixote (1980) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Babenco's harrowing classic launched a wave of socially committed Brazilian cinema worldwide. Metascore 62/100. Directed by Héctor Babenco.

## Critics consensus

Babenco's harrowing classic launched a wave of socially committed Brazilian cinema worldwide.

## Synopsis

Street children in São Paulo descend into theft, violence, and institutional abuse in a neorealist portrait of Brazil's abandoned youth.

## Cast

Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Pixote worth watching?**
Pixote holds a 84% Celluloid Score. Babenco's harrowing classic launched a wave of socially committed Brazilian cinema worldwide.

**What is Pixote about?**
Street children in São Paulo descend into theft, violence, and institutional abuse in a neorealist portrait of Brazil's abandoned youth.

**Who directed Pixote?**
Pixote (1980) was directed by Héctor Babenco.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Pixote?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 100%, audience 91%, Metascore 62/100, Letterboxd 4.3/5, and IMDb 8/10.

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

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