Gabriela
1983, Portuguese. Directed by Bruno Barreto.
In 1925, Gabriela, a poor, uneducated, yet charming woman becomes cook, mistress, and then wife of Nacib, a bar owner in Ilhéus, a small Brazilian coastal town run by the local colonels.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Gabriela
Gabriela is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bruno BarretoDirector
- Sonia BragaGabriela
- Marcello MastroianniNacib
- Antonio CantaforaTonico Bastos
- Paulo GoulartJoão Fulgêncio
- Tania BoscoliGlória
- Nicole PuzziMalvina
- Flávio GalvãoMundinho Falcão
- Ricardo PetragliaProf. Josué
- Lutero LuizCel. Manoel das Onças
- Jofre SoaresCel. Ramiro Bastos
- Sandro SolviattiJagunço chefe
- Maurício do ValleCel. Amâncio Leal
Details
- Released
- 24 March 1983
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Leopoldo Serran, Flávio R. Tambellini, Bruno Barreto
- Box office
- $1.3M
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News & fan talk
What Gabriela is based on
Gabriela is based on Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon, a 1958 novel by Jorge Amado.
Novel · 1958
Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon
By Jorge Amado
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Gabriela: quick answers
Is Gabriela worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Gabriela?
Gabriela runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Gabriela have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Gabriela. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Gabriela parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Gabriela is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Gabriela on?
Gabriela is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Gabriela?
If you liked Gabriela, try Lower City, Lisbela and the Prisoner, Eduardo and Monica.
Who directed Gabriela?
Gabriela (1983) was directed by Bruno Barreto and stars Sonia Braga, Marcello Mastroianni, Antonio Cantafora.
What is Gabriela based on?
Gabriela is based on Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon, a 1958 novel by Jorge Amado.