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Once Upon a Time in Rio

7.420081h 57mMovieDrama

Situated just above the awe-inspiring Ipanema beach in Rio is the Cantagalo slum. Every day, floods of Cantagalo residents make their way down the mountain, only to disappear into their surroundings as part of the invisible working-class…

DirectorBreno Silveira
WriterPatrícia Andrade
ProducersIlana Brakarz·Renata Brandão

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Cast · Directed by Breno Silveira

TMThiago Martins
Thiago Martins
Dé
VF
Vitória Frate
Nina
RPRocco Pitanga
Rocco Pitanga
Carlão
PGPaulo César Grande
Paulo César Grande
Evandro
CCCyria Coentro
Cyria Coentro
Bernadete
LS
Luana Schneider
Cacau
FB
Fernando Brito
Beto
RC
Rodrigo Costa
Dé Pequeno
AZAugusto Zacchi
Augusto Zacchi
Alvaro
KJKikito Junqueira
Kikito Junqueira
Café Frio
JAJonathan Azevedo
Jonathan Azevedo
Meio-Quilo
GFGuti Fraga
Guti Fraga
Seu Armando

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Once Upon a Time in Rio — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Once Upon a Time in Rio?

Once Upon a Time in Rio isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Once Upon a Time in Rio on Netflix?

No, Once Upon a Time in Rio is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Once Upon a Time in Rio on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Once Upon a Time in Rio isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Rio for free?

Once Upon a Time in Rio isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Once Upon a Time in Rio?

Once Upon a Time in Rio hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 12, 2008. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.