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Browse 35 movies from Globoplay
A woman married to a former politician during the 1971 military dictatorship in Brazil is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family after a violent and arbitrary act.
Sep 2024
With her radical voice, visceral improvisation, and unmistakable rasp, Elza Soares created a language all her own and crossed generations, continually reinventing herself as one of Brazil’s greatest artists. In the documentary that bears her name, Elza narrates her own story, weaving together a diary of memories, desires, and reflections through music, in dialogue with historic Brazilian films. Through Elza and her nearly century-long life, the film offers an X-ray of a country in turmoil.
Nov 2026
An intimate portrait of Preta Gil, crafted from never-before-seen footage and moving testimonials that reveal her strength in the face of life and illness.
Jul 2026
On the iconic sands of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Shakira sets Copacabana Beach ablaze in the third edition of “Todo Mundo no Rio”. Before a historic crowd of 2 million people, the Colombian superstar celebrates three decades of hits in an electrifying performance that bridges her new album, “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,” with the timeless classics that defined her career. Featuring guest appearances by Brazilian music icons and a high-tech visual spectacle, the night transforms the coastline into the stage for an epic celebration of power, music, and the artist’s unbreakable connection with Brazil.
May 2026
Aug 2026
The second edition of Todo Mundo no Rio, internationally known as MAYHEM on the Beach, marked a historic moment on Copacabana Beach. After thirteen years away from the country, Lady Gaga returned to Brazil with a free concert promoting her eighth studio album, MAYHEM (2025). With a record-breaking crowd of 2.5 million people, the show became the biggest performance of her career and cemented her as the female artist with the largest audience in history.
May 2025
The documentary miniseries traces the group's journey from its formation in Brasília in the late '80s to the height of its fame, when iconic albums like "Lavô Tá Novo" and "Só No Forévis" dominated radio and the Brazilian charts throughout the '90s, selling millions of copies. With a narrative full of twists and turns, the production delves into the highs and lows of a trajectory shaped by success, money, and internal conflicts.
Mar 2026
Edgar Wilson, a roadkill collector in rural Brazil, dreams of escaping his small-town existence with Nete, the love of his life. When Nete decides to join her family in an apocalyptic cult, Edgar finds himself at a crossroads. With the world on the brink of destruction, Edgar and his unlikely companion Tomás – a disgraced and excommunicated priest – embark on a dangerous road trip through a landscape plagued by chaos and despair.
Oct 2025
Jão's show in São Paulo is divided into four acts that explore the elements of nature: earth, air, water and fire.
Jan 2024
The trajectory of Antônio Carlos Bernardes Gomes, known as Mussum, from Trapalhões. His poor childhood, his military career, his relationship with Mangueira and his success with the group Originais do Samba, as well as behind the scenes as a member of Trapalhões.
Nov 2023
Madonna celebrates her four-decade career in a special concert for over 1.6 million people at the Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
May 2024
After his father's death, Gabriel leaves for Armação Beach in search of his origins. What he ends up finding is a complex plot around the mysterious figure of his grandfather, a whale skeleton and a city that wants to bury the past at any cost.
Apr 2026
Alice is an insecure Leo girl who thinks the stars have made a mistake with her, until one day she receives a blank book with only instructions that promise that any astrological prediction written on those pages will come true. With the power to influence everyone with the predictions she now has access to, Alice becomes an online phenomenon, but also turns the world around her upside down.
Dec 2023
Coworkers Alexandre, Lima, Rocha, Diguinho and their families are treated by the company to a trip to Bahia. However, problems and unforeseen events can ruin this dream trip.
Mar 2024
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Fluminense's historic Copa Libertadores campaign told by its protagonists. Behind the scenes of the conquest, from the tournament's debut to the top of America. An honor to remember forever.
Dec 2024
Maurício Kubrusly no longer recognizes who he once was. Beatriz, his wife, is the only name that remains. She guides our meeting with a new Kubrusly, and together, they always pick something to play.
Nov 2024
What led Davi to become Big Brother Brasil champion? In this documentary, the public will learn the story behind the player and follow the impact of fame on his life.
Valmir Salaro was the first reporter to report an allegation of abuse of 4-year-olds. The accused were innocent and the case became a national scandal. 28 years later, he is reunited with the accused.
Nov 2022