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10 Best Movies Like Lula, the Son of Brazil

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

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#1
Lisbela and the Prisoner

Lisbela and the Prisoner

2003★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lula, the Son of Brazil for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Lisbela is a young woman who loves going to the movies. Leléu is a con man, going from town to town selling all sort of things and performing as master of ceremonies for some chees...

#2
Friendly Beast

Friendly Beast

2018★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lula, the Son of Brazil for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A restaurant owner going over the edge when an armed robbery is attempted at his establishment. He holds everyone captive at gunpoint – criminals and customers alike – and situatio...

#3
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

1933★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lula, the Son of Brazil for fans of Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After a detective is assaulted by thugs and placed in an asylum run by Professor Baum, he observes the professor's preoccupation with another patient, the criminal genius Dr. Mabus...

#4
Julio Sumiu

Julio Sumiu

2014★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lula, the Son of Brazil for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Rio de Janeiro, in the period in which the Police Pacification Units (PPUs) were beginning to be deployed in the city. Edna (Lilia Cabral) is the mother of Julio (Pedro Nercessian)...

#5
Os Normais 2 - A Noite Mais Maluca de Todas

Os Normais 2 - A Noite Mais Maluca de Todas

2009★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lula, the Son of Brazil for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After thirteen years of engagement, the boring sex life of Rui and Vani is limited to one intercourse every other week. They decide to seek excitement with a threesome and they dec...

#6
Intimate Stories

Intimate Stories

2002★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lula, the Son of Brazil for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Three people and a baby set off on separate journeys, along the same road; their disparate dreams and stories intertwine amidst the breathtaking deserted Patagonic route....