Sergio
A celebrated UN diplomat's final mission in war-torn Baghdad becomes a harrowing reckoning with public duty, survival, and the private life he has postponed.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- serious
- harrowing
- intimate
- historical drama night
- political film night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the real-life subject compelling but judged the film's approach shallow and emotionally misdirected.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sérgio Vieira de Mello negotiates with presidents, revolutionaries, and war criminals while trying to protect civilians and preserve his personal life.
The Baghdad headquarters collapse and Sérgio's life and career are presented through interwoven timelines.
The film frames UN diplomacy in unstable regions through Sérgio's effort to safeguard ordinary people amid post-invasion Baghdad chaos.
The UN headquarters in Baghdad becomes the site of the bombing and the protagonist's life-or-death struggle.
Films like Sergio, and why
The Interpreter
true-story political drama centered on an idealistic international negotiator facing institutional and personal pressures
The Last King of Scotland
biographical drama about a diplomat navigating conflict, moral compromise, and dangerous political institutions
Hotel Rwanda
emotionally focused true-story drama combining geopolitical crisis, personal relationships, and ethical conflict
Official Secrets
serious biographical political drama about a public servant confronting violence and competing loyalties
Movie Details
- Director
- Greg Barker
- Release Date
- 2020-01-28
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (367)
Cast
- Wagner Moura
- Ana de Armas
- Garret Dillahunt
- Will Dalton
- Bradley Whitford
- Brían F. O'Byrne
- Clemens Schick
- Clarisse Abujamra
- Pedro Hossi
- Sahajak Boonthanakit
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Sergio about?
- A celebrated UN diplomat's final mission in war-torn Baghdad becomes a harrowing reckoning with public duty, survival, and the private life he has postponed.
- What is Sergio like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sergio as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Sergio violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Sergio as moderate.
- What did critics think of Sergio?
- Critics broadly found the real-life subject compelling but judged the film's approach shallow and emotionally misdirected.
- Which films are like Sergio?
- Films with a similar feel include The Interpreter, The Last King of Scotland, Hotel Rwanda, and Official Secrets.
- How long is Sergio?
- Sergio runs 118 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sergio?
- In United States, Sergio streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
