The 17 best Brazilian comedies to laugh without stopping
The Auto da Compadecida (2000).Reproduction/Internet
Brazilian cinema has a special talent to make laugh, mixing humor with daily life, social criticism and unforgettable characters. Of classics that marked generations to recent box office hits, national comedies prove that laughter is one of our greatest cultural heritage.
Whether for a family session or a relaxed night with friends, we have prepared a list of 17 Brazilian comedies you need to watch.
1. The Auto da Compadecida (2000)
A masterpiece of national cinema, based on Ariano Suassuna’s play. The adventures of Chicó (Selton Mello) and João Grilo (Matheus Nachtergaele) for the backlands, with his lies and cheating, are a delight from beginning to end.
Where to watch: Globoplay e Prime Video
2. Lisbela and the prisoner (2003)
A romantic comedy that delights. The love story of Lisbela (Débora Falabella), in love with cinema, and trickster Leléu (Selton Mello), who arrives in the big city fleeing the police. A mix of humor, music and romance.
3. If I were you (2006)
A box office hit that has become a modern classic. The film explores the life of Claudio (Tony Ramos) and Helena (Gloria Pires), a couple in crisis who, after a mysterious exchange of bodies, need to live each other’s life and understand each other’s challenges.
4. My mother is a play (2013)
Based on Paulo Gustavo’s play, the film became a phenomenon. Dona Hermínia (Paulo Gustavo) is a overprotective mother and without popes in the language, who conquers the public with her direct speech and hilarious situations.
Where to watch: Netflix, Globoplay e Prime Video
5. The man who copied (2003)
A dramatic comedy that takes place in Porto Alegre. The film follows the young André (Lázaro Ramos), a photocopier operator who engages in a crazy plan with his friends, transforming his life unexpectedly.
Where to watch: Netflix e Globoplay
6. Very calm at this time (2010)
The film follows the journey of three friends who, after unexpected events in their lives, decide to travel to Buzios in Rio de Janeiro. The trip becomes an adventure of self -knowledge and fun, with special appearances of big names in cinema.
Where to watch: Prime Video
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The story of Alice (Ingrid Guimarães), a woman addicted to work who is fired and needs to reinvent her life. She joins a neighbor and opens an erotic product store, transforming routine and priorities a hilarious way.
8. The wedding of Romeo and Juliet (2005)
A comedy for soccer lovers. The story of Romeu (Luiz Gustavo), a Palmeirense fanatic, who falls in love with Juliet (Luana Piovani), the daughter of a sick fans of Corinthians. The film shows the challenges of the relationship amid the rivalry of the fans.
Where to watch: Prime Video e Netflix
9. The honest candidate (2014)
Leandro Hassum plays João Ernesto, a corrupt politician who, after an electric shock, is forced to speak only the truth, putting his career and his family at risk. The film is a fun and current satire about Brazilian politics.
10. Tainá – An adventure in the Amazon (2000)
Despite being categorized as an adventure movie, “Tainá” has a touch of comedy that conquers children and adults. The film brings the story of an indigenous young, Tainá, who needs to protect the forest.
11. Neighbors (2022)
Fun comedy showing Walter (Leandro Hassum) who, after years living in a stressful routine working in a musical instrument store, decides to move to a calm place. However, his new life turns upside down with the arrival of an eccentric neighbor.
12. Until luck separates us (2012)
Tino (Leandro Hassum) and Jane (Danielle Winits) win the lottery and completely change their lives. However, unbridled spending and lack of control leads them to bankruptcy. The comedy shows the couple’s journey to try to rise.
13. Basic sanitation, The Movie (2007)
A group of residents of a small community decides to make a movie to get money to build a basic sanitation, but the situation becomes a hilarious confusion.
Where to watch: HBO Max, Netflix e Globoplay
14. O PAI, O (2007)
The film, which is based on the olodum theater band show, shows the lives of residents of a tenement at Pelourinho, in Salvador, during Carnival. With a mixture of music, humor and social criticism, the feature approaches important questions in a light and fun way.
Where to watch: Prime Video e Globoplay
15. Men are from Mars … and that’s where I’m going (2014)
The comedy follows the life of Fernanda (Monica Martelli), a 39 -year -old woman who lives in search of great love. The film explores funnyly and realistically the frustrations and joys of the female universe.
Where to watch: Netflix e Globoplay
16. The Normal – The Movie (2003)
The film from TV Globo’s famous series, which shows the life of Rui (Luiz Fernando Guimarães) and Vani (Fernanda Torres), a “normal” couple who lives unusual and hilarious situations in their daily lives.
Where to watch: Globoplay e Prime Video
17. Okay at Christmas that comes (2020)
The Christmas comedy movie with humorist Leandro Hassum, who plays Jorge, a man who hates Christmas. After an accident, he wakes up and realizes that he became a “Christmas ghost”, reliving the date without remembering anything what happened the year before.
With loose laughter, humor reflection, Brazilian comedies are a celebration of our culture and our unique way of telling stories. Which of these movies will you choose for your next marathon?
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