What is Newton Couto's latest movie?

Newton Couto's most recent film is "Killed the Family and Went to the Movies" (1991).

Is Newton Couto a good actor?

Newton Couto has an average audience rating of 3.7/10 across 17 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Fish in a Barrel, Go Ahead, Brazil!, The Kiss.

Newton Couto

Q: What is the best movie of Newton Couto?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Newton Couto is "Fish in a Barrel" with a rating of 8.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Newton Couto acted in?

Newton Couto has been featured in at least 17 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 19, 2026

17Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Newton Couto Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Newton Couto reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Newton Couto'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 Fish in a Barrel, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Newton Couto Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Newton Couto's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Fish in a Barrel: Young robber, son of a prostitute who had killed herself, gets involved with two police informers, who force him to shar

Fish in a Barrel

1977•Crime

★7.4

★7.4

Go Ahead, Brazil!: Mid-1970s. When the military regime's "economic miracle" and the victory of the Brazilian football team on the World Cup

Go Ahead, Brazil!

1982•Crime

★7.0

★7.0

The Kiss: When a pedestrian is hit by a bus, the simple clerk Arandir runs and kisses the moribund in a gesture of sympathy and un

The Kiss

1981•Crime

★6.7

★6.7

Memories of Prison: In the 1930s, novelist and politician Graciliano Ramos is accused of being a communist sympathizer. He is then arrested

Memories of Prison

1984•Drama

★5.9

★5.9

Bar Esperanza: A group of eccentric people gather at a popular bar in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro.

Bar Esperanza

1983•Romance

Full Filmography

Every movie Newton Couto has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1991	Killed the Family and Went to the Movies	-	Flop	Similar →
1985	The King of Rio	-	Flop	Similar →
1984	Memories of Prison	-	Hit	Similar →
1983	Estranhas Relações	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Bar Esperanza	-	Average	Similar →
1982	Rio Babilonia	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Escalada da Violência	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Dinner of Sexual Desires	Conde	Flop	Similar →
1982	Go Ahead, Brazil!	-	Hit	Similar →
1981	O Sequestro	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	The Kiss	-	Hit	Similar →
1981	Cute But Ordinary	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	Fruit of Love	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Claudia Case	Delegado	Flop	Similar →
1977	Fish in a Barrel	Cafetão de Ana	Super Hit	Similar →
1976	A Noite dos Assassinos	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	Nós, Os Canalhas	Bandido 2	Flop	Similar →

Newton Couto - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Newton Couto?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Newton Couto is "Fish in a Barrel" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Newton Couto acted in?

Newton Couto has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Newton Couto?

Other notable films include "Go Ahead, Brazil!", "The Kiss", and "Memories of Prison".