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Browse 63 movies from Star Original Productions
Having not received their salaries for months and seeing their bosses, who claim to be bankrupt, squandering money on parties and dinners for high society, two employees decide to charge their late payment, creating a tense atmosphere, with unusual and hilarious situations that expose, in a humorous way, the relationship between them.
Aug 2023
An elderly retired couple teams up with young partners to plan a daring bank robbery, while trying to outwit a detective determined to stop them.
Mar 2026
The film consists of 16 shorts that explore, with humor and social criticism, the characteristics of the Argentine identity.
Aug 2025
After leading a failed operation, a policewoman under a death threat leaves São Paulo in search of safety and to reconnect with her daughter, who works as a doctor for a non-governmental organization and was kidnapped in the interior of Pará by illegal gold miners.
Apr 2026
Roberta is tired of taking care of the house and the kids all by herself, so she decides to take a vacation, leaving her husband to look after the children. The result is that the house is turned upside down as Fred tries to balance family demands with his work responsibilities. Amid laughter and chaos, the film shows how a family can overcome challenges when they stick together.
Surrounded by a lazy husband, a pedantic stepson, a sexist boss, a self-centered friend, and a neighbor who ruins her sleep with frequent parties, Bia must exert enormous energy to maintain control. But the arrival of a young influencer who takes a higher position than her at the magazine where she works is the final straw. On the verge of a breakdown, Bia ends up being treated by Deusa Xana in a kind of esoteric session. As a result, she frees herself from all filters and begins to practice zero tolerance for all the absurdities that affect her daily life.
Using home videos from fans from across the globe and never-before-seen drone footage obtained during the victory parade in Buenos Aires, on streets dyed white and sky blue. The film invites viewers to immerse themselves in the world's most football obsessed nation, Argentina, to relive the emotional rollercoaster that was the country’s 2022 World Cup victory in Qatar and the record breaking celebrations that followed.
Dec 2023
Dalia, the daughter of a famous writer who has recently died, inherits the legacy of finishing his book. To do this, Dalia will become part of the book and will come face to face with the characters who have taken the theme of the book in order to be the protagonists.
Oct 2024
To make up for lost time with his four children, a charismatic car salesman organizes a Caribbean yacht trip that quickly spirals into an out-of-control adventure filled with mix-ups, laughs, and second chances.
Jan 2026
A group of messenger spirits led by Aniceto, including doctor André Luiz, are tasked with going to Earth to help rescue three proteges whose interconnected stories are about to fail.
Jan 2024
In this biopic about the life and death of Ângela Diniz, Angela meets Raul and believes she has found someone who loves her free spirit as much as she does. The overwhelming attraction makes the couple drop everything and live the dream of rebuilding their lives on the beach. But the relationship declines into abuse and violence, giving rise to one of the most remembered murders in Brazil.
Sep 2023
Sara and Enrique's marriage is going through a monotonous crisis he's completely clueless about. Fortunately, Sara hears from Lucy a secret that might be the answer to saving her relationship: Lucy and Ricardo practice polygamy.
Mar 2022
A modern and independent girl, but when it comes to love, the only novels in her life are those from Jane Austen's literary universe. After using a borrowed cell phone, something mysterious happens and she is transported to a different world, which resembles the 19th century. Sofia is taken in by the family of the charming Ian Clarke, while desperately trying to find a way to return to her life. What she didn't know is that her heart had other plans.
Jul 2023
Discover the story of the father of the gang: Mauricio de Sousa, Brazil’s most important comic artist, and how he created his most famous characters. Responsible for bringing to life iconic figures that have marked generations, the film stars Mauro Sousa, the artist’s son. The production follows Mauricio’s journey from childhood, through his discovery and passion for comics, to the creation of a career once considered impossible and his adventures to make a living and achieve professional success.
Oct 2025
Mirta is doing her best to navigate the social and economic crisis pummeling Argentina on the eve of the 21st century, after all, she's got an unemployed husband, three stressed-out kids, and a drug addict father-in-law to look after. As the crisis promises to boot the family from the middle class, Mirta decides to open a pizzeria that will serve slices with lots of laughs and extra drama.
Sep 2022
It's just another luxury car being stolen on a street in São Paulo... or not. A thief easily gets into the SUV parked on a quiet street, but when he tries to get out, he discovers he is trapped, without water or food.
Feb 2022
Brazil, 1988. An unemployed tractor driver hijacks VASP flight 375 and orders commander Murilo to crash the plane on the Planalto Palace to kill the president - whom he considers guilty for the country's devastating economic crisis.
After learning an irreversible truth, Camila, Teté and Margo must abandon their busy lives to come up with a plan to end their mother's life.
May 2023
In this Brazilian mockumentary, Paulo, Manuel, Eric and Alex all have a shared dream: to make a blockbuster action movie. The challenge is immense, as it requires bringing their grandiose ideas down to Earth. Each is equally passionate and narrow-minded about what they do, and in spite of a predilection for getting into trouble, nothing will stop them from pursuing fame, success, and the money they lack for the project in one hilarious misadventure after another.
Oct 2022
When Max, a former MMA world champion about to retire, discovers he has an 8-year-old autistic son, his life is turned upside down. Now, as he trains for one last opportunity to regain his world champion title, Max must deal with his new family and his father, from whom he has long been estranged.
Jan 2025