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Series Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

Mazzaropi Collection

Comedy movies collection starring and produced by Amácio Mazzaropi, the Charles Chaplin of Brazilian comedy.

32Movies
★ 7.8 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Mazzaropi Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 28 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 32 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 6.6/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.6. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Mazzaropi Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Chofer de Praça standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Mazzaropi Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Mazzaropi Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Sai da Frente

Sai da Frente

1952★ 6.6HIT

Isidoro Colepicula is a humble truck driver hired to transport some furniture from São Paulo to Santos, in his worn out truck he calls "Anastácio". Hiding among...

2
Nadando em Dinheiro

Nadando em Dinheiro

1952★ 7.1HIT

Isidoro, a poor guy, suddenly becomes a millionaire, and gets into the most bizarre situations....

3
Candinho

Candinho

1954★ 6.9HIT

Candinho is a hillbilly who leaves the countryside, taking his donkey along, and goes to São Paulo, trying to find his mother....

4
A Carrocinha

A Carrocinha

1955★ 6.5HIT

Man finds a job as a dog catcher, but feels sorry for the animals and sets them free....

5
Fuzileiro do Amor

Fuzileiro do Amor

1956★ 6.3ABOVE AVERAGE

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6
O Noivo da Girafa

O Noivo da Girafa

1957★ 7.3HIT

The story of the confusion experienced by Aparicio Boamorte who works in the Zoo and has a giraffe as a confidante to vent the scolding he takes of all the peop...

7
O Gato de Madame

O Gato de Madame

1957★ 6.4ABOVE AVERAGE

Arlindo works delivering the clothes that his wife washes. During a working day, he finds a customer's cat, who offers a reward to whoever returns it. To delive...

8
Chico Fumaça

Chico Fumaça

1958★ 7.0HIT

Hillbilly avoids a train disaster, becoming a hero. A dishonest politician tries to take advantage of the fact, to promote himself....

9
Chofer de Praça

Chofer de Praça

1958★ 7.8SUPER HIT

The humble Zacarias goes to the big city with his wife to help their son who wants to be a Doctor. There he gets a job, and lives a lot of funny adventures as a...

10
Jeca Tatu

Jeca Tatu

1959★ 7.2HIT

Jeca Tatu is a lazy, simple-minded guy who has his property threatened by the greed of a landowner....

11
As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes

As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes

1960★ 5.7ABOVE AVERAGE

It is the story of Pedro, who after being passed over by his brothers, wanders the world in search of a better life, but on the way, finds children who eventual...

12
Zé do Periquito

Zé do Periquito

1961★ 6.2ABOVE AVERAGE

Zenó (Mazzaropi) is a poor gardener of a traditional school in São Paulo who falls in love with one of the local girls, much richer and younger than him. Willin...

13
Tristeza do Jeca

Tristeza do Jeca

1961★ 5.5ABOVE AVERAGE

Simple and popular hillbilly Jeca is forced to get involved in politics, when the leaders of the region, competing to be elected mayor of the town, try to get h...

14
O Vendedor de Linguiça

O Vendedor de Linguiça

1962★ 6.4ABOVE AVERAGE

Story of a sausage salesman, a simple man struggling with family problems....

15
Casinha Pequenina

Casinha Pequenina

1963★ 6.2ABOVE AVERAGE

In colonial Brazil, rich farmer and owner of slaves is blackmailed by a lady; to get rid of the problem, he involves innocent countrymen in a diabolical plan....

16
O Lamparina

O Lamparina

1964★ 6.9HIT

After being deceived by a small time crook with a promise of a job for his family, Bernardino Jabá (Amácio Mazzaropi), his wife Marcolina Jabá (Geny Prado), the...

17
Meu Japão Brasileiro

Meu Japão Brasileiro

1964★ 7.4HIT

Fofuca is a farmer who faces the exploitation of an entrepreneur in a Japanese-Brazilian community. He joins the Japanese immigrants, who found a cooperative wh...

18
O Puritano da Rua Augusta

O Puritano da Rua Augusta

1965★ 6.5HIT

Old and conservative industrialist goes to São Paulo to visit his children, who are locally in charge of his business. When he finds out they're having more fun...

19
The Corinthian

The Corinthian

1967★ 7.0HIT

Manuel is a fanatical barber for a São Paulo soccer team, Corinthians, and that's why he always gets into trouble with his neighbors and family....

20
O Jeca e a Freira

O Jeca e a Freira

1968★ 6.6HIT

In the interior of Brazil, a farmer is responsible for the education of the daughter of one of his settlers. Years later, the girl returns from school with a nu...

21
No Paraíso das Solteironas

No Paraíso das Solteironas

1968★ 7.0HIT

Countryman J.K. gets annoyed and quits his job on a farm when his boss sends his pet cow to a slaughterhouse in town. In search of the animal, J.K. goes to the ...

22
Uma Pistola para Djeca

Uma Pistola para Djeca

1969★ 7.5SUPER HIT

Gumercindo is a simple man who sees the daughter become pregnant of the son of its boss. Determined to demand that his grandson have a father, he joins neighbor...

23
Betão Ronca Ferro

Betão Ronca Ferro

1970★ 7.7SUPER HIT

Betão is a countryman who works in a circus, selling peanuts. His daughter also works there, and becomes the circus's greatest attraction. But she decides to ma...

24
O Grande Xerife

O Grande Xerife

1972★ 6.5HIT

Inácio Pororoca is responsible for the local mail in an old west town. One day there comes bandit João Bigode, who kills the sheriff and puts Inácio on his plac...

25
Um Caipira em Bariloche

Um Caipira em Bariloche

1973★ 5.3AVERAGE

Polidoro is a naive farmer. Convinced by his daughter and son-in-law, he sells his farm to Agenor, a swindler and friend of his son-in-law. Through a trap, Poli...

26
Portugal... Minha Saudade

Portugal... Minha Saudade

1973★ 6.7HIT

Sabino, born Portuguese, has lived in Brazil since he was a child. He has a twin brother who lives in Lisbon and writes inviting him to go to Portugal....

27
O Jeca Macumbeiro

O Jeca Macumbeiro

1975★ 5.8ABOVE AVERAGE

Pirola is a poor guy who lives with his son Ze in a hovel on his boss's farm. One day, Pirola is surprised by the visit of an old friend who, feeling that the h...

28
Jeca vs. the Devil

Jeca vs. the Devil

1976★ 6.3ABOVE AVERAGE

Jeca has to face a rich farmer woman that wants his love. At the same time, his wife seems to be possessed by the Devil. Made after the huge success of 'The Exo...

29
Jecão... Um Fofoqueiro no Céu

Jecão... Um Fofoqueiro no Céu

1977★ 5.6ABOVE AVERAGE

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30
Jeca e Seu Filho Preto

Jeca e Seu Filho Preto

1978★ 6.7HIT

A white hillbilly fathers a mysteriously black boy, who despite the prejudice falls in love with the daughter of a rich farmer....

31
A Banda das Velhas Virgens

A Banda das Velhas Virgens

1979★ 5.7ABOVE AVERAGE

Gostoso is the conductor of a female band formed only by old women. When scouring the garbage dump, he becomes the main suspect of a robbery after his wife find...

32
O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa

O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa

1980★ 6.0ABOVE AVERAGE

In the hunt for votes, two farmers do everything to be elected mayor in a interior town. The colonels, Liborio and Afonso have religious communities and use the...

Common Questions about Mazzaropi Collection

How many movies are in the Mazzaropi Collection?

There are currently 32 movies in the Mazzaropi Collection, starting from Sai da Frente to the latest release, O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa.

What is the best order to watch the Mazzaropi Collection?

The best way to watch the Mazzaropi Collection is usually in release order: starting with Sai da Frente and ending with O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Mazzaropi Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Chofer de Praça in this franchise.