Hour of the Star
1986, PT. Directed by Suzana Amaral.
Macabéa has just moved to the big city after her aunt, who raised her, died. She gets a job as a typist and moves into a boarding house with three other women. In her spare time, she listens to a radio station called Time; on Sundays, she likes to ride the metro. Then she meets Olímpico, a northeasterner like herself, who has dreams of becoming a congressman.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- PT
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 25 April 1986
- Original title
- A Hora da Estrela
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Alfredo Oroz, Suzana Amaral
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What Hour of the Star is based on
Hour of the Star is adapted from a novel.
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Hour of the Star: quick answers
Is Hour of the Star worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 94 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hour of the Star?
Hour of the Star runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Hour of the Star have a post-credits scene?
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Hour of the Star parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Hour of the Star on?
Hour of the Star isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 April 1986. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hour of the Star?
If you liked Hour of the Star, try The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, The Sound of Silence, Wonderstruck.
Who directed Hour of the Star?
Hour of the Star (1986) was directed by Suzana Amaral and stars Marcélia Cartaxo, José Dumont, Tamara Taxman.
What is Hour of the Star based on?
Hour of the Star is adapted from a novel.