Rui Mendes

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

29Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rui Mendes reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Rui Mendes'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rui Mendes remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Nem Pássaro Nem Peixe, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Rui Mendes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rui Mendes's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Nem Pássaro Nem Peixe (1978) movie poster

★8.0

Nem Pássaro Nem Peixe: A woman translates the front page of H.P. Lovecraft's book “The Silver Key”. Her husband, a journalist, listens. The bo

Nem Pássaro Nem Peixe

1978•Drama

★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

★7.0

★7.0

The Christmas Eve: A flight to Lisboa is diverted to Beja due to a snowstorm, forcing several passengers to spend Christmas Eve away from t

The Christmas Eve

2021•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Francisca: The life of a young man, son of an English officer who lets himself become a prisoner of love resulting in fatalism and

Francisca

1981•Drama

★7.0

Os Abismos da Meia-Noite (1984) movie poster

★7.0

Os Abismos da Meia-Noite: Irene is an agent for an insurance company. She is given the job of investigating the disappearance of an elderly librar

Os Abismos da Meia-Noite

1984•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rui Mendes.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	A Traição do Padre Martinho	Bispo	Flop	Similar →
2022	Curral de Moinas - The People's Bankers	Albano	Hit	Similar →
2021	The Christmas Eve	Nicolau	Hit	Similar →
2021	Robalo	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2019	Golpe de Sorte - Um Conto de Natal	Natário Garcia	Flop	Similar →
2019	Quero-te Tanto!	Mudo	Flop	Similar →
2017	A Família Ventura	Frederico	Flop	Similar →
2015	Uma Nova Onda de Liberdade: A História do Madame Satã	-	Average	Similar →
2015	The Portuguese Falcon	Professor Peninha	Hit	Similar →
2012	Laurinha	-	Flop	Similar →
2012	A Viagem do Senhor Ulisses	Fernando Ulisses	Flop	Similar →
2010	O Tenente	Miguel Bombarda	Flop	Similar →
2004	The Miracle According to Salomé	restaurant owner	Flop	Similar →
1995	Paraíso Perdido	Cristovão	Hit	Similar →
1993	The End of the World	Juiz	Hit	Similar →
1992	Dark at Noon	Employe	Average	Similar →
1991	Fábula em Veneza	Father	Flop	Similar →
1988	The Emissaries of Khalom	-	Average	Similar →
1984	Os Abismos da Meia-Noite	Ricardo	Hit	Similar →
1982	La Guérilléra	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Life Is Beautiful	Ex-Carbonário	Hit	Similar →
1981	Francisca	Manuel Negrão	Hit	Similar →
1981	Antes a Sorte Que Tal Morte	Luiz Vaz	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Fault	Jerónimo	Flop	Similar →
1978	Nem Pássaro Nem Peixe	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1978	O Meu Nome É...	João Rodrigues	Flop	Similar →
1977	O Outro Teatro ou As Coisas Pertencem a Quem as Torna Melhores	-	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Santo António	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Dom Roberto	Serafim	Average	Similar →

Rui Mendes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rui Mendes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rui Mendes is "Nem Pássaro Nem Peixe" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Rui Mendes acted in?

Rui Mendes has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rui Mendes?

Other notable films include "Life Is Beautiful", "The Christmas Eve", and "Francisca".