Carandiru
2003, Portuguese. Directed by Héctor Babenco.
Inside here nobody is guilty. Do you believe that?
When a doctor decides to carry out an AIDS prevention program inside Latin America’s largest prison: the Casa de Detenção de São Paulo – Carandiru, he meets the future victims of one of the darkest days in Brazilian history.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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Carandiru isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Héctor BabencoDirector
- Luiz Carlos VasconcelosDoutor (Physician)
- Milton GonçalvesChico
- Ivan de AlmeidaNego Preto (Ebony)
- Aílton GraçaMajestade (Majesty)
- Maria Luísa MendonçaDalva
- Aida LeinerRosirene
- Rodrigo SantoroLady Di
- Gero CamiloSem Chance (No Way)
- Lázaro RamosEzequiel
- Caio BlatDeusdete
- Wagner MouraZico
- Julia IaninaFrancineide
Details
- Released
- 11 April 2003
- Country
- Brazil, Argentina
- Written by
- Héctor Babenco, Fernando Bonassi, Victor Navas
- Budget
- $4.1M
- Box office
- $11M
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What Carandiru is based on
Carandiru is based on Estação Carandiru (1999) by Drauzio Varella.
1999
Estação Carandiru
By Drauzio Varella
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Carandiru: quick answers
Is Carandiru worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 642 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Carandiru?
Carandiru runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Does Carandiru have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Carandiru. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Carandiru parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Carandiru is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Carandiru on?
Carandiru isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Carandiru?
If you liked Carandiru, try The Secret Agent, Elite Squad, Disturbia.
Who directed Carandiru?
Carandiru (2003) was directed by Héctor Babenco and stars Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Milton Gonçalves, Ivan de Almeida.
What is Carandiru based on?
Carandiru is based on Estação Carandiru (1999) by Drauzio Varella.