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The Option

6.519811h 28mMovieDrama

The Option centers on a group of rural women who cut sugar cane and live in ramshackle highway neighborhoods. For many, their only escape to a potentially better life is through prostitution, often with truck drivers.

DirectorOzualdo Ribeiro Candeias

WriterOzualdo Ribeiro Candeias

ProducersVirgílio Roveda·Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias

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Cast · Directed by Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias

Carmem Angélica

Carmem Angélica

Nere di Passi

Carmem Ortega

Virgílio Roveda

Virgílio Roveda

Alan Fontaine

Jairo Ferreira

José Lopes

Affonso Brazza

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The Option — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Option?

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Is The Option on Netflix?

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Is The Option on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch The Option for free?

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What is the OTT release date for The Option?

The Option hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 24, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.