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10 Best Movies Like João, o Maestro

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

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#1
Bingo: The King of the Mornings

Bingo: The King of the Mornings

2017★ 8.0

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

1980s. Brazilian television exploding in color and auditorium programs not so politically correct. In the middle of this fervor, Augusto Mendes, a young rising actor, seeks his pla...

#2
My Mom Is a Character 2

My Mom Is a Character 2

2016★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to João, o Maestro for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Dona Hermínia is back, but now rich and famous since she is the host of her own successful TV show. However, the overprotective character will have to deal with her children's depa...

#3
Milada

Milada

2017★ 6.7

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

Pre-WWII Czech democratic politician Milada Horáková was one of the first victims of the communist regime in Czechoslovakia. Opposing the 1948 coup but not leaving the country, she...

#4
Elis

Elis

2016★ 7.2

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

The film tells the story of the energetic and pulsating singer Elis Regina since her arrival in Rio de Janeiro at age 19 until her tragic and early death. Despite all the difficult...

#5
Carlota Joaquina, Princess of Brazil

Carlota Joaquina, Princess of Brazil

1995★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to João, o Maestro for fans of History. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Spanish Infanta Carlota Joaquina is promised to D. João VI at the age of 10. Forced to leave for Portugal, Carlota suffers a great disappointment when she meets her promised pr...

#6
Breakfast at Tiffany's

Breakfast at Tiffany's

1961★ 7.6

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

Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. But when young writer Paul Varjak moves into her apartment building, her past th...