Madame Satã
2002, Portuguese. Directed by Karim Aïnouz.
Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint
In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, João Francisco dos Santos is several things — son of slaves, ex-convict, thug, homosexual and adopted father for a number of pariahs. João expresses himself on the stage of a cabaret as Madame Satã.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 90 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Madame Satã
Madame Satã isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 October 2002.
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Cast & crew
- Karim AïnouzDirector
- Lázaro RamosJoão Francisco dos Santos / Madame Satã
- Marcélia CartaxoLaurita
- Flávio BauraquiTabu
- Renata SorrahVitória dos Anjos
- Fellipe MarquesRenatinho
- Emiliano QueirozAmador
- Gero CamiloPreso
- Floriano PeixotoGregório
- Eduardo CoutinhoJuiz
- Ricardo BlatJosé
- Karine Telesruiva na janela
- Orã Figueiredopolicial
Details
- Released
- 3 October 2002
- Country
- Brazil, France
- Written by
- Karim Aïnouz, Marcelo Gomes, Sérgio Machado
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Madame Satã: quick answers
Is Madame Satã worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 90 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Madame Satã?
Madame Satã runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Madame Satã have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Madame Satã. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Madame Satã parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Madame Satã yet.
Which OTT platform is Madame Satã on?
Madame Satã isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 October 2002. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Madame Satã?
If you liked Madame Satã, try Original Sin, Mayerling, Blue Story.
Who directed Madame Satã?
Madame Satã (2002) was directed by Karim Aïnouz and stars Lázaro Ramos, Marcélia Cartaxo, Flávio Bauraqui.