Rui Mendes - Actor Profile

Rui Mendes

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
29Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated

Rui Mendes Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Rui Mendes reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 31% of Rui Mendes'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 Neither Bird Nor Fish, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Rui Mendes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rui Mendes's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Neither Bird Nor Fish (1978) movie poster
★8.0

Neither Bird Nor Fish: A woman translates the front page of H.P. Lovecraft's book “The Silver Key”. Her husband, a journalist, listens. The bo

Neither Bird Nor Fish

1978•Drama
★7.1
Life Is Beautiful (1982) movie poster
★7.1

Life Is Beautiful: Hipólito is a self-made man, who went up in life in devious ways, and used for profit the social turmoil when Portugal c

Life Is Beautiful

1982•Comedy
★7.0
The Christmas Eve (2021) movie poster
★7.0

The Christmas Eve: A flight to Lisboa is diverted to Beja due to a snowstorm, forcing several passengers to spend Christmas Eve away from t

The Christmas Eve

2021•Drama
★7.0
Francisca (1981) movie poster
★7.0

Francisca: The life of a young man, son of an English officer who lets himself become a prisoner of love resulting in fatalism and

Francisca

1981•Drama
★7.0
Os Abismos da Meia-Noite (1984) movie poster
★7.0

Os Abismos da Meia-Noite: Irene is an agent for an insurance company. She is given the job of investigating the disappearance of an elderly librar

Os Abismos da Meia-Noite

1984•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Rui Mendes has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Santo António - Flop Similar →
2022 A Traição do Padre Martinho Bispo Flop Similar →
2022 Curral de Moinas - The People's Bankers Albano Hit Similar →
2021 The Christmas Eve Nicolau Hit Similar →
2021 Robalo Narrator Flop Similar →
2019 Golpe de Sorte - Um Conto de Natal Natário Garcia Flop Similar →
2019 Quero-te Tanto! Mudo Flop Similar →
2017 A Família Ventura Frederico Flop Similar →
2015 Uma Nova Onda de Liberdade: A História do Madame Satã - Average Similar →
2015 The Portuguese Falcon Professor Peninha Hit Similar →
2012 Laurinha - Flop Similar →
2012 A Viagem do Senhor Ulisses Fernando Ulisses Flop Similar →
2010 O Tenente Miguel Bombarda Flop Similar →
2004 The Miracle According to Salomé restaurant owner Flop Similar →
1995 Paraíso Perdido Cristovão Hit Similar →
1993 The End of the World Juiz Hit Similar →
1992 Dark at Noon Employe Average Similar →
1991 Fábula em Veneza Father Flop Similar →
1988 The Emissaries of Khalom - Average Similar →
1984 Os Abismos da Meia-Noite Ricardo Hit Similar →
1982 La Guérilléra - Flop Similar →
1982 Life Is Beautiful Ex-Carbonário Hit Similar →
1981 Francisca Manuel Negrão Hit Similar →
1981 Antes a Sorte Que Tal Morte Luiz Vaz Flop Similar →
1980 The Fault Jerónimo Flop Similar →
1978 Neither Bird Nor Fish - Super Hit Similar →
1978 O Meu Nome É... João Rodrigues Flop Similar →
1977 O Outro Teatro ou As Coisas Pertencem a Quem as Torna Melhores - Flop Similar →
1962 Dom Roberto Serafim Average Similar →

Rui Mendes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rui Mendes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rui Mendes is "Neither Bird Nor Fish" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Rui Mendes acted in?

Rui Mendes has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rui Mendes?

Other notable films include "Life Is Beautiful", "The Christmas Eve", and "Francisca".

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