Petrônio Gontijo

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

10Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 5, 1968

Birth Place: Varginha, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Petrônio Gontijo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Petrônio Gontijo'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Petrônio Gontijo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Ten Commandments: The Movie, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Petrônio Gontijo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Petrônio Gontijo's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

The Ten Commandments: The Movie (2016) movie poster

★7.2

The Ten Commandments: The Movie: Follows Moses leading and conducting the Hebrew people from the slavery of Egypt to the freedom towards the Promised Lan

The Ten Commandments: The Movie

2016•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

What Is It Worth?: Free adaptation of Machado de Assis's short story "Pai Contra Mãe", having some of Nireu Cavalcanti's 18th Century chron

What Is It Worth?

2005•Drama

★6.4

Boleiros 2 - Vencedores e Vencidos (2006) movie poster

★6.4

Boleiros 2 - Vencedores e Vencidos: A public appearance from international soccer player Marquinhos at Aurelio's bar launches a series of vignettes which sp

Boleiros 2 - Vencedores e Vencidos

2006•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

Posthumous Memories: Free adaptation of Machado de Assis' classic. The narrator is a rich dead man, who tells us about his life and times, ma

Posthumous Memories

2001•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Um Broto Legal: Biography of the brother and sister duo Celly and Tony Campello, famous singers in Brazil during the sixties, mainly for

Um Broto Legal

2022•History

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Petrônio Gontijo.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Um Broto Legal	Mário	Average	Similar →
2019	Nothing to Lose 2	Edir Macedo	Flop	Similar →
2018	Nothing to Lose	Edir Macedo	Flop	Similar →
2016	The Ten Commandments: The Movie	Arão	Hit	Similar →
2011	The Lumberman	Julio Nobre	Flop	Similar →
2006	Boleiros 2 - Vencedores e Vencidos	Rafael Benitez	Average	Similar →
2005	What Is It Worth?	Mestre de Cerimônias	Hit	Similar →
2001	Posthumous Memories	Jovem Brás Cubas	Average	Similar →
2000	Chronically Unfeasible	-	Flop	Similar →
N/A	O Entreato	-	Flop	Similar →

Petrônio Gontijo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Petrônio Gontijo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Petrônio Gontijo is "The Ten Commandments: The Movie" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Petrônio Gontijo acted in?

Petrônio Gontijo has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Petrônio Gontijo?

Other notable films include "What Is It Worth?", "Boleiros 2 - Vencedores e Vencidos", and "Posthumous Memories".