

April Captains
2000, Portuguese. Directed by Maria de Medeiros.
Story of the 1974 coup that overthrew the right-wing Portuguese dictatorship--which continued the fascist policies of long-time dictator Antonio Salazar--and of two young army captains who were involved in it.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 April 2000
- Original title
- Capitães de Abril
- Country
- Portugal, Spain, Italy, France
- Written by
- Ève Deboise, Maria de Medeiros
- Budget
- $4M
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April Captains: quick answers
Is April Captains worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is April Captains?
April Captains runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does April Captains have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for April Captains. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
April Captains parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is April Captains on?
April Captains isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 April 2000. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like April Captains?
If you liked April Captains, try I'm Still Here, Munich - The Edge of War, Radium Girls.
Who directed April Captains?
April Captains (2000) was directed by Maria de Medeiros and stars Stefano Accorsi, Maria de Medeiros, Joaquim de Almeida.