Carandiru (2003): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Carandiru
Director: Héctor Babenco
Genre: Drama
Released: 2003
Duration: 145 min
Cast: Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Milton Gonçalves, Ivan de Almeida, Aílton Graça, Maria Luísa Mendonça

What Carandiru Is About

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 when the State of São Paulo’s Military Police, with the excuse for law enforcement, shot to death 111 people. Based on real facts and on the book written by Dráuzio Varella.

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What is Carandiru about?

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 when the State of São Paulo’s Military Police, with the excuse for law enforcement, shot to death 111 people. Based on real facts and on the book written by Dráuzio Varella.

Where can I watch Carandiru?

Carandiru is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Carandiru?

Carandiru runs for 145 minutes (2h 25m).

When did Carandiru come out?

Carandiru was released in 2003.

Who directed Carandiru?

Carandiru was directed by Héctor Babenco.

Who stars in Carandiru?

Carandiru stars Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Milton Gonçalves, Ivan de Almeida, Aílton Graça.

What is Carandiru's rating?

Carandiru holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.