California
2015, Portuguese. Directed by Marina Person.
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans"
The year is 1984. Estela is going through the turbulent phase of adolescence. Sex, lovers, friendships; everything seems very complicated. Her uncle Carlos is her hero, and visiting him in California is her biggest dream. But everything collapses when he returns thin, weak and ill. Between crises and discoveries, Estela will face a reality that will forever change her way of seeing the world.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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California isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 December 2015.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 3 December 2015
- Original title
- Califórnia
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Francisco Guarnieri, Mariana Veríssimo, Marina Person
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California: quick answers
Is California worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is California?
California runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does California have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for California. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
California parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for California yet.
Which OTT platform is California on?
California isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 December 2015. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like California?
If you liked California, try Hounddog, The Girl in the Book, The Safety of Objects.
Who directed California?
California (2015) was directed by Marina Person and stars Aren Gallo, Caio Horowicz, Caio Blat.