Bacurau (2019) Review: A Brazilian Classic

Is Bacurau worth watching?

Yes — Bacurau remains one of the most celebrated films from Brazil, with a 92/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 92/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating, 66% Audience Snapshot, 87 Metascore, 3.9 on Letterboxd, and 7.3 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Brazil” list.

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. Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, the film stars Sônia Braga, Udo Kier, Barbara Colen, and remains a reference point for Action and Thriller filmmaking from Brazil.

Should you watch Bacurau?

Yes, without hesitation — Bacurau rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 131 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Mendonça Filho and Dornelles blend western, sci-fi, and political fury into a singular revenge fable.

Where can I watch Bacurau?

Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. Bacurau (2019) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt9810818) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Brazil on CelluloidScore.com.