Francisco Pestana

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

11Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Birth Place: Madeira, Portugal

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Francisco Pestana reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Francisco Pestana's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 9% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Francisco Pestana remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Life Is Beautiful, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Francisco Pestana Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Francisco Pestana's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

Life Is Beautiful: Hipólito is a self-made man, who went up in life in devious ways, and used for profit the social turmoil when Portugal c

Life Is Beautiful

1982•Comedy

★6.1

★6.1

Ballad of Dog Beach: In Portugal, in the 60s, the corpse of a man appears on Dog's Beach. The corpse is identified as the major Dantas, a man

Ballad of Dog Beach

1987•Crime

★5.3

★5.3

The Killers: "Kilas" (a Portuguese misrepresentation of the English word "killers") is the nickname of a petty con-man who gets invol

The Killers

1980•Crime

★5.1

★5.1

Chasing Life: Chasing Life (Pulsação Zero) is an action/comedy about 25 year old lovable loser Alex who, when his life hits rock botto

Chasing Life

2002•Action

★5.0

★5.0

Adam and Eve: Catarina Menezes is a bisexual TV reporter who decides to have a child on her own and chooses Spanish humanitarian docto

Adam and Eve

1995•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Francisco Pestana.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator	Correia de Oliveira	Flop	Similar →
2009	Sobre Vivência	Empregado	Flop	Similar →
2003	I Always Wanted to Be a Saint	The Lawyer	Flop	Similar →
2002	Chasing Life	bank manager	Flop	Similar →
1999	A Hora da Liberdade	Tenente Coronel Lopes Pires	Flop	Similar →
1995	Adam and Eve	Morais	Flop	Similar →
1994	Fé, Esperança e Caridade	Contabilista	Flop	Similar →
1991	The Curse of Marialva	Mercador	Flop	Similar →
1987	Ballad of Dog Beach	Oficial	Average	Similar →
1982	Life Is Beautiful	João	Hit	Similar →
1980	The Killers	Lucas	Flop	Similar →

Francisco Pestana - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Francisco Pestana?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Francisco Pestana is "Life Is Beautiful" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Francisco Pestana acted in?

Francisco Pestana has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Francisco Pestana?

Other notable films include "Ballad of Dog Beach", "The Killers", and "Chasing Life".