João Villas-Boas - Actor Profile

João Villas-Boas

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
14Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 21, 1982
Birth Place: Porto, Portugal

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of João Villas-Boas reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of João Villas-Boas'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), João Villas-Boas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mysteries of Lisbon, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best João Villas-Boas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from João Villas-Boas's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
Mysteries of Lisbon (2010) movie poster
★7.8

Mysteries of Lisbon: The tragic story of the many lives of Father Dinis, his dark origins and his pious works, and the different fates of all

Mysteries of Lisbon

2010•Drama
★7.0
O Chefe do Meu Pai Era um Democrata e Ninguém Sabia (2024) movie poster
★7.0

O Chefe do Meu Pai Era um Democrata e Ninguém Sabia: An entertaining TV movie that tells us how the transition from the Estado Novo to democracy took place on April 25. All

O Chefe do Meu Pai Era um Democrata e Ninguém Sabia

2024•Comedy
★6.7
My Engine's Fragile Sound (2012) movie poster
★6.7

My Engine's Fragile Sound: Gabi, a burn unit nurse, is in charge of the mother of an unborn child, burned and comatose from a serial killer assault

My Engine's Fragile Sound

2012•Thriller
★6.5
The Beauty and the Paparazzo (2010) movie poster
★6.5

The Beauty and the Paparazzo: Telenovela star Mariana is on the verge of a nervous breakdown: shooting is not going smoothly, her popularity is waning

The Beauty and the Paparazzo

2010•Comedy
★5.9
Will-o’-the-Wisp (2022) movie poster
★5.9

Will-o’-the-Wisp: On his deathbed, His Majesty Alfredo, King without a crown, is taken back to distant youth memories from the time when h

Will-o’-the-Wisp

2022•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of João Villas-Boas.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Collector: You're Next Presença Marido de Margarida Flop Similar →
2025 Camarada Cunhal Guarda Manuel Flop Similar →
2025 Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator Filmmaker Flop Similar →
2024 O Chefe do Meu Pai Era um Democrata e Ninguém Sabia - Hit Similar →
2024 Bad for a Moment Adriano Flop Similar →
2022 Will-o’-the-Wisp Marido da Cunhada Average Similar →
2020 Fronteira Valentim Flop Similar →
2017 Boys On Film 17: Love Is the Drug Outsider (segment "Pedro") Flop Similar →
2017 Al Berto Maria Belga Average Similar →
2016 Pedro Outsider Flop Similar →
2012 My Engine's Fragile Sound Vítor Hit Similar →
2010 Mysteries of Lisbon Criado Super Hit Similar →
2010 The Beauty and the Paparazzo Treplev Hit Similar →
2009 Quando o Anjo e o Diabo Colaboram Parvo Flop Similar →

João Villas-Boas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of João Villas-Boas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring João Villas-Boas is "Mysteries of Lisbon" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has João Villas-Boas acted in?

João Villas-Boas has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by João Villas-Boas?

Other notable films include "O Chefe do Meu Pai Era um Democrata e Ninguém Sabia", "My Engine's Fragile Sound", and "The Beauty and the Paparazzo".