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Macunaima

6.919691h 50mMovieComedyFantasyAdventure

Born a fully grown black man in a village in the Brazilian jungle, Macunaíma later magically transforms into a white man before making an adventure-filled trip to the city of São Paulo. Once there, he becomes something of a dandy, falling…

DirectorJoaquim Pedro de Andrade
WriterJoaquim Pedro de Andrade
ProducersJoaquim Pedro de Andrade·K.M. Eckstein

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Kino Film CollectionKino Film Collection
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Cast · Directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

GOGrande Otelo
Grande Otelo
Black Macunaíma / Macunaíma's son
PJPaulo José
Paulo José
White Macunaíma / Macunaíma's mother
JFJardel Filho
Jardel Filho
Venceslau Pietro Pietra
MGMilton Gonçalves
Milton Gonçalves
Jiguê
DSDina Sfat
Dina Sfat
Ci
RARodolfo Arena
Rodolfo Arena
Maanape
JFJoana Fomm
Joana Fomm
Sofara
MRMaria do Rosário
Maria do Rosário
Iriqui
RCRafael de Carvalho
Rafael de Carvalho
Caipora
NO
Nazareth Ohana
ZMZezé Macedo
Zezé Macedo
Thin woman
WCWilza Carla
Wilza Carla
Fat woman

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Macunaima — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Macunaima?

Macunaima is streaming on Kino Film Collection in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Macunaima on Netflix?

No, Macunaima is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kino Film Collection.

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Macunaima isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Macunaima is available on Kino Film Collection in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.