Buda Lira

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

21Total Films

7.8 Highest Rated

Birth Place: Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brazil

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Buda Lira reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Buda Lira'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 43% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Buda Lira remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Heavier Is the Sky, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Buda Lira Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Buda Lira's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8

★7.8

Heavier Is the Sky: After taking in an abandoned child, Teresa meets Antônio and the two begin a journey on the roads. The common past, for

Heavier Is the Sky

2023•Drama

★7.7

★7.7

The Secret Agent: Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. Hoping to reunite with his son, he travels t

The Secret Agent

2025•Crime

★7.7

★7.7

Bacurau: Bacurau, a small town in the Brazilian sertão, mourns the loss of its matriarch, Carmelita, who lived to be 94. Days lat

Bacurau

2019•Mystery

★7.6

★7.6

The Seamstress: In the thirties, two sisters separated by fate face prejudice and sexism, one by the high society in a big city and the

The Seamstress

2017•Drama

★7.5

The Pastor and the Revolutionary (2023) movie poster

★7.5

The Pastor and the Revolutionary: O Pastor e o Guerrilheiro is a Brazilian feature film inspired by a true story, which takes place in the 1960s and 1970s

The Pastor and the Revolutionary

2023•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Buda Lira.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	The Sound of God	Antônio	Flop	Similar →
2025	The Secret Agent	Anísio	Super Hit	Similar →
2024	Linger	João	Flop	Similar →
2024	A Lenda dos Cavaleiros da Água	Cavaleiro Ancião	Flop	Similar →
2024	The Backlands Shall Sea	Coronel Plínio	Hit	Similar →
2023	Heavier Is the Sky	Zé Caminhoneiro	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	The Pastor and the Revolutionary	Tio Chico	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	Paloma	Padre João Manuel	Flop	Similar →
2021	The Salamander	Péricles	Average	Similar →
2021	Menino Azul	-	Flop	Similar →
2020	Riff-Raff	-	Flop	Similar →
2019	Bacurau	Claudio	Super Hit	Similar →
2018	The Devil's Knot	-	Average	Similar →
2018	Sol Alegria	Capitan/Gardner	Flop	Similar →
2018	Rasga Mortalha	-	Flop	Similar →
2017	Dead Leaves	Man	Hit	Similar →
2017	The Seamstress	Cartógrafo Mais Velho	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Aquarius	Antonio	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	The Great Kilapy	Ernesto Lopes	Hit	Similar →
2005	O Cão Sedento	-	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Teatro em Jampa Vive	Buda Lira	Flop	Similar →

Buda Lira - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Buda Lira?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Buda Lira is "Heavier Is the Sky" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Buda Lira acted in?

Buda Lira has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Buda Lira?

Other notable films include "The Secret Agent", "Bacurau", and "The Seamstress".