The Fatalist
2005, Portuguese. Directed by João Botelho.
The complex relationship between master and servant is explored in director João Botelho's adaptation of Denis Diderot's popular novel Jacques le Fataliste et Son Maître. As Tiago (Rogério Samora) drives his master (André Gomes) through the Portuguese countryside to an unspecified destination, the traveling pair embark on a series of highly philosophical discussions. Flowing with tales of his life in the military and previous sexual escapades, Tiago trades a series of tales with his rapt passenger, including the story of a vengeful spurned lover who plots revenge on the nobleman who rejected her by transforming a prostitute into a society lady and convincing him to marry the tainted bride.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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Cast & crew
- João BotelhoDirector
- Rogério SamoraTiago
- André Gomesthe boss
- Rita BlancoMs. D
- Suzana BorgesInnkeeper
- Patrícia GuerreiroBárbara
- José WallensteinMarques
- Teresa MadrugaBárbara's mother
- Margarida Vila-Novathe daughter
- Maria Emília Correiathe brothel owner
- Adriano Luzthe husband
- João Baptistayoung Tiago
- Helena LaureanoSuzete
Details
- Released
- 26 June 2005
- Original title
- O Fatalista
- Country
- France, Portugal
- Written by
- João Botelho, Denis Diderot
- Budget
- $180K
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What The Fatalist is based on
The Fatalist is based on Jacques the Fatalist (1796) by Denis Diderot, published by François Buisson.
1796
Jacques the Fatalist
By Denis Diderot
Published by François Buisson
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The Fatalist runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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The Fatalist isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 June 2005. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fatalist?
If you liked The Fatalist, try Hands of Stone, The Movie of My Life, Alex of Venice.
Who directed The Fatalist?
The Fatalist (2005) was directed by João Botelho and stars Rogério Samora, André Gomes, Rita Blanco.
What is The Fatalist based on?
The Fatalist is based on Jacques the Fatalist (1796) by Denis Diderot, published by François Buisson.