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10 Best Movies Like Carandiru

If you loved Carandiru, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Last Stop 174

Last Stop 174

2008★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Carandiru for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Sandro was a boy who loved to sing rap, to kiss, to stare the statue of Christ the Redeemer and dreamed to go visit Copacabana. Growing up on streets, the story culminates at the i...

#2
God Is Brazilian

God Is Brazilian

2003★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Carandiru for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

God decides to take a vacation, but first He has to find a saint who can rule the universe while He's away. So He goes to the Northeast of Brazil, where He believes there's a very ...

#3
The Man Who Copied

The Man Who Copied

2003★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Carandiru for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A young photocopier operator becomes infatuated with his neighbor and, unable to afford anything from her shop, turns to shady schemes to make money....

#4
Brother

Brother

2010★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Carandiru for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Two brothers fight to escape a violent and poor neighborhood in Caracas by playing soccer. Daniel wishes to play professionally while Julio supports the family with dirty money. Th...

#5
Nina

Nina

2004★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Carandiru for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After losing her job, an unstable woman sinks further and further into a violent fantasy world....

#6
Spending the Night

Spending the Night

2007★ 3.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Carandiru for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A teen couple plans for a night in private when the boy’s parents are away. At first it appears as a cosy night of sofa lounging, snack eating and film. But it soon becomes evident...