

Basic Sanitation, the Movie
2007, Portuguese. Directed by Jorge Furtado.
If it is to be done, it’s better to do it well
When they discover their town lacks funding for a sewage system, but does have a federal grant to make a movie, a group of villagers decide to make a sci-fi joint about a monster who lives in the building site of a septic tank.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- Check local
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Basic Sanitation, the Movie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 July 2007.
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Details
- Released
- 20 July 2007
- Original title
- Saneamento Básico, O Filme
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Jorge Furtado
- Box office
- $773
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Basic Sanitation, the Movie: quick answers
Is Basic Sanitation, the Movie worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 156 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Basic Sanitation, the Movie?
Basic Sanitation, the Movie runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Basic Sanitation, the Movie have a post-credits scene?
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Basic Sanitation, the Movie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Basic Sanitation, the Movie yet.
Which OTT platform is Basic Sanitation, the Movie on?
Basic Sanitation, the Movie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 July 2007. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Basic Sanitation, the Movie?
If you liked Basic Sanitation, the Movie, try The Well Beloved One, The Man Who Copied, The Clown.
Who directed Basic Sanitation, the Movie?
Basic Sanitation, the Movie (2007) was directed by Jorge Furtado and stars Fernanda Torres, Wagner Moura, Camila Pitanga.