What is Paulo Padilha's latest movie?

Paulo Padilha's most recent film is "Xica" (1976).

Is Paulo Padilha a good actor?

Paulo Padilha has an average audience rating of 3.1/10 across 14 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Cuidado! Espião Brasileiro em Ação!, Xica, Killed the Family and Went to the Movies.

Paulo Padilha

Q: What is the best movie of Paulo Padilha?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Paulo Padilha is "Cuidado! Espião Brasileiro em Ação!" with a rating of 9.5/10.

Q: How many movies has Paulo Padilha acted in?

Paulo Padilha has been featured in at least 14 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 20, 2026

14Total Films

9.5 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 7, 1929

Birth Place: Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Paulo Padilha Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Paulo Padilha reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Paulo Padilha'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 Cuidado! Espião Brasileiro em Ação!, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Paulo Padilha Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paulo Padilha's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5

Cuidado! Espião Brasileiro em Ação!:

Cuidado! Espião Brasileiro em Ação!

1966•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Xica: The romanced story of Xica da Silva, a slave that used her "feminine atributes" in order to get power.

Xica

1976•History

★6.5

Killed the Family and Went to the Movies (1969) movie poster

★6.5

Killed the Family and Went to the Movies: A man living with his parents in a low middle-class apartment in Rio de Janeiro coldly stabs them with a razor and then

Killed the Family and Went to the Movies

1969•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

Porto das Caixas: In the city of Porto das Caixas, a woman seeks help from multiple lovers to murder her dirty husband. Desperate to free

Porto das Caixas

1963•Drama

★5.2

★5.2

Face to Face: The story of a civil servant who lives with his elderly mother. Falling in love with a corrupt politician's young and ri

Face to Face

1967•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Paulo Padilha has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1976	Xica	Ourives	Hit	Similar →
1976	Fruto Proibido	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Viver de Morrer	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Killed the Family and Went to the Movies	Chefe de Polícia	Hit	Similar →
1969	Time of Violence	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Os Viciados	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Juventude e Ternura	Comissário	Flop	Similar →
1968	A Um Pulo da Morte	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Face to Face	Nestor Padilha	Flop	Similar →
1967	Carnaval Barra Limpa	Inspetor da Interpol	Flop	Similar →
1966	Cuidado! Espião Brasileiro em Ação!	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1965	Um Ramo Para Luísa	Bêbado	Flop	Similar →
1963	Porto das Caixas	-	Average	Similar →
1961	Por Um Céu de Liberdade	Capitão	Flop	Similar →

Paulo Padilha - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paulo Padilha?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paulo Padilha is "Cuidado! Espião Brasileiro em Ação!" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Paulo Padilha acted in?

Paulo Padilha has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paulo Padilha?

Other notable films include "Xica", "Killed the Family and Went to the Movies", and "Porto das Caixas".