The Nutty Boy
1995, Portuguese. Directed by Helvécio Ratton.
You will see yourself in him
The principal character in Helvécio Ratton's delightful film has been adapted from a book and comic created by the Brazilian cartoonist Ziraldo, and tells the tale of a happy-go-lucky 10-year-old child growing up in a city in the 60s.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 7 July 1995
- Original title
- Menino Maluquinho: O Filme
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Helvécio Ratton, Alcione Araújo, Ziraldo
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The Nutty Boy: quick answers
Is The Nutty Boy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Nutty Boy?
The Nutty Boy runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The Nutty Boy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Nutty Boy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Nutty Boy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Nutty Boy yet.
Which OTT platform is The Nutty Boy on?
The Nutty Boy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 July 1995. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Nutty Boy?
If you liked The Nutty Boy, try Carrossel 2: O Sumiço de Maria Joaquina, Shorts, Oddball.
Who directed The Nutty Boy?
The Nutty Boy (1995) was directed by Helvécio Ratton and stars Samuel Costa, Patricia Pillar, Roberto Bomtempo.