The Way He Looks
2014, Portuguese. Directed by Daniel Ribeiro.
Not every love happens at first sight.
Leonardo is a blind teenager dealing with an overprotective mother while trying to live a more independent life. To the disappointment of his best friend, Giovana, he plans to go on an exchange program abroad. When Gabriel, a new student in town, arrives at their classroom, new feelings blossom in Leonardo making him question his plans.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- NR
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The Way He Looks is streaming on Strand Releasing in India.
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Details
- Released
- 10 April 2014
- Original title
- Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Daniel Ribeiro
- Box office
- $1.2M
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What The Way He Looks is based on
The Way He Looks is based on I Don't Want to Go Back Alone, a 2010 short film.
Short film · 2010
I Don't Want to Go Back Alone
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The Way He Looks: quick answers
Is The Way He Looks worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 1,017 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Way He Looks?
The Way He Looks runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Way He Looks have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Way He Looks. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Way He Looks parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Way He Looks is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Way He Looks on?
The Way He Looks is streaming on Strand Releasing in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Way He Looks?
If you liked The Way He Looks, try The Object of My Affection, Girls Like Girls, A Patch of Blue.
Who directed The Way He Looks?
The Way He Looks (2014) was directed by Daniel Ribeiro and stars Ghilherme Lobo, Fábio Audi, Tess Amorim.
What is The Way He Looks based on?
The Way He Looks is based on I Don't Want to Go Back Alone, a 2010 short film.