The Edge of Democracy
2019, Portuguese. Directed by Petra Costa.
A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis—the personal and political fuse to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. With unprecedented access to Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, we witness their rise and fall and the tragically polarized nation that remains.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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The Edge of Democracy is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 24 January 2019
- Original title
- Democracia em Vertigem
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Petra Costa
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The Edge of Democracy: quick answers
Is The Edge of Democracy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 391 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Edge of Democracy?
The Edge of Democracy runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Edge of Democracy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Edge of Democracy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Edge of Democracy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Edge of Democracy on?
The Edge of Democracy is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Edge of Democracy?
If you liked The Edge of Democracy, try The Trial, Apocalypse in the Tropics, Martyrdom.
Who directed The Edge of Democracy?
The Edge of Democracy (2019) was directed by Petra Costa and stars Dilma Rousseff, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Michel Temer.