Pixote
1980, Portuguese. Directed by Héctor Babenco.
They can't outrun the law of the weakest.
10-year-old Pixote endures torture, degradation, and corruption at a local youth detention center where two of its members are murdered by policemen who frame Lilica, a 17-year-old trans hustler. Pixote helps Lilica and three other boys escape and they start to make their living by a life of crime which only escalates to more violence and death.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Pixote
Pixote isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Héctor BabencoDirector
- Fernando Ramos da SilvaPixote
- Jorge JuliãoLilica
- Gilberto MouraDito
- Edilson LinoChico
- Zenildo Oliveira SantosFumaça
- Claudio BernardoGaratao
- Israel Feres DavidRoberto Pie de Plata
- Jose Nilson Martin Dos SantosDiego
- Marília PêraSueli
- Jardel FilhoSapatos Brancos
- Rubens de FalcoJudge
- Elke MaravilhaDébora
Details
- Released
- 26 September 1980
- Original title
- Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Héctor Babenco, Jorge Durán
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Pixote: quick answers
Is Pixote worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 264 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pixote?
Pixote runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Pixote have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pixote. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pixote parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pixote is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Pixote on?
Pixote isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pixote?
If you liked Pixote, try Crimes of Passion, Kids, The Unforgivable.
Who directed Pixote?
Pixote (1980) was directed by Héctor Babenco and stars Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura.