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Nise: The Heart of Madness

8.120161h 46mMovieDrama

After being released from prison, Dr. Nise da Silveira is back at work in a psychiatric hospital on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro where she refuses to employ the new and violent electroshock in the treatment of schizophrenics. Ridiculed…

DirectorRoberto Berliner
WritersMaurício Lissovski·Roberto Berliner
ProducersRodrigo Letier·Lorena Bondarovsky

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Cast · Directed by Roberto Berliner

GPGlória Pires
Glória Pires
Nise da Silveira
JAJulio Adrião
Julio Adrião
Carlos Pertuis
CJClaudio Jaborandy
Claudio Jaborandy
Emygdio de Barros
FBFabrício Boliveira
Fabrício Boliveira
Fernando Diniz
RRRoberta Rodrigues
Roberta Rodrigues
Ivone
FBFlávio Bauraqui
Flávio Bauraqui
Otávio Inácio
FEFernando Eiras
Fernando Eiras
Mário Magalhães
CFCharles Fricks
Charles Fricks
Mário Pedrosa
LFLuciana Fregolente
Luciana Fregolente
Eugênia
ZMZé Carlos Machado
Zé Carlos Machado
Dr. Nelson
FRFelipe Rocha
Felipe Rocha
Almir
RVRoney Villela
Roney Villela
Lúcio

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Nise: The Heart of Madness — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Nise: The Heart of Madness?

Nise: The Heart of Madness is streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV and Filmzie in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Nise: The Heart of Madness on Netflix?

No, Nise: The Heart of Madness is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is Nise: The Heart of Madness on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Nise: The Heart of Madness isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch Nise: The Heart of Madness for free?

Nise: The Heart of Madness is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.

Is Nise: The Heart of Madness based on a true story?

Yes — Nise: The Heart of Madness is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).