João Jesus - Actor Profile

João Jesus

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
11Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 1, 1990
Birth Place: Lisboa, Portugal

João Jesus Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of João Jesus reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of João Jesus's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 27% of João Jesus's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Sunset: The Mystery of the Necklace of São Cajó, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best João Jesus Movies Ranked

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

★7.0
Sunset: The Mystery of the Necklace of São Cajó (2023) movie poster
★7.0

Sunset: The Mystery of the Necklace of São Cajó: Follows the Bourbon de Linhaça family and their precious Necklace of São Cajó, that's been in the family for over 3500 y

Sunset: The Mystery of the Necklace of São Cajó

2023•Comedy
★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
★6.9
Cats Don't Have Vertigo (2014) movie poster
★6.9

Cats Don't Have Vertigo: Jô is kicked out of home by his father on his birthday. Having no place to go, he takes refuge in the terrace of Rose, w

Cats Don't Have Vertigo

2014•Comedy
★6.3
The Sound that Goes Down to Earth (2020) movie poster
★6.3

The Sound that Goes Down to Earth: Maria da Luz waits for her husband who got lost somewhere in Angola during the war. With no news, she finds herself surr

The Sound that Goes Down to Earth

2020•Drama
★5.0
Egas’ Ego (2020) movie poster
★5.0

Egas’ Ego: Egas Moniz, a man marked by perseverance and ambition. Audacious and in dissonance with a country full of “narrow-minded

Egas’ Ego

2020•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie João Jesus has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 IT´S CHICO TIME! Chico Valentim Flop Similar →
2024 Praxx Fim de Semana Gonçalo Flop Similar →
2024 O Chefe do Meu Pai Era um Democrata e Ninguém Sabia Acácio Hit Similar →
2023 Sunset: The Mystery of the Necklace of São Cajó César Hit Similar →
2021 A Morte do Super-Homem Luís Carlos Flop Similar →
2020 Egas’ Ego Pedro Almeida Lima Flop Similar →
2020 The Sound that Goes Down to Earth Soldado Zé Average Similar →
2016 Ice - Flop Similar →
2015 Enfado Pedro Albuquerque Flop Similar →
2014 Cats Don't Have Vertigo Jô Hit Similar →
2008 Azeitona Pedro Flop Similar →

João Jesus - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of João Jesus?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring João Jesus is "Sunset: The Mystery of the Necklace of São Cajó" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has João Jesus acted in?

João Jesus has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by João Jesus?

Other notable films include "O Chefe do Meu Pai Era um Democrata e Ninguém Sabia", "Cats Don't Have Vertigo", and "The Sound that Goes Down to Earth".

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