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Streets of Rio
🎬 Movie

Streets of Rio

2008 · 101 min Drama Crime
4.1 / 10 · TMDB

Rio de Janeiro. Confronted with the violence that exists in the favela where he lives, Tiago sees the only way out to become a soccer player and, in this way, help his family to have a better life. Although he is the best player in his neighborhood and the chances of being discovered by a scout are good, he faces a number of problems. One of them is Tubarão, the leader of the most powerful gang in the favela, who wants Tiago to work for him as a drug dealer. To complicate matters even more, Tiago falls in love with Juliana, Tubarão's sister.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Streets of Rio is an acquired taste at 4.1/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Thiago Martins

Thiago Martins

Tiago

Lui Mendes

Lui Mendes

Tubarão

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Luís Otávio Fernandes

Sabia

Naima Santos

Naima Santos

Juliana

Gabriel Mattar

Gabriel Mattar

Marcos

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Arthur Bispo Coutinho

Cocada

Ralf Richter

Ralf Richter

Horst

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Patukinha

Rato

Sandra Pêra

Sandra Pêra

Tiagos Mutter Maria

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