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10 Best Movies Like Zuzu Angel

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

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#1
Two Sons of Francisco

Two Sons of Francisco

2005★ 6.8

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

The story of Francisco, a very simple and poor man whose dream was to see his children become country music stars, and who made all the efforts to make it happen....

#2
Big Nothing

Big Nothing

2006★ 6.4

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

A frustrated, unemployed teacher joins forces with a scammer and his girlfriend in a blackmailing scheme....

#3
The Nutty Boy

The Nutty Boy

1995★ 6.7

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

The principal character in Helvécio Ratton's delightful film has been adapted from a book and comic created by the Brazilian cartoonist Ziraldo, and tells the tale of a happy-go-lu...

#4
The Year My Parents Went on Vacation

The Year My Parents Went on Vacation

2006★ 7.2

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

A boy is left alone in a Jewish neighborhood in the year of 1970, where both world cup and dictatorship happen in Brazil....

#5
Liquid Truth

Liquid Truth

2017★ 6.6

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

Rubens is a carefree, charismatic swimming instructor who finds himself accused of displaying inappropriate affection toward one of his students by the boy's mother. Other parents ...

#6
The Well Beloved One

The Well Beloved One

2010★ 6.2

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

Elected major of the small city of Sucupira, after unfortunate situation, Odorico must open the city cemitery and face acusations of being corrupt, to end his term on good terms wi...