Apocalypse in the Tropics
Petra Costa investigates how evangelical power reshapes Brazil’s political institutions and public life.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- serious
- urgent
- investigative
- political documentary viewing
- film festival viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the documentary as a compelling, timely, and incisive examination of religion’s influence on Brazilian politics.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film centers evangelical influence on Brazil’s political landscape and features televangelist Silas Malafaia among its subjects.
Petra Costa appears as herself while directing the exploration of Brazilian political and religious power.
The film specifically foregrounds evangelical Christianity and televangelism as forces in Brazilian politics.
The cast includes Bolsonaro, Lula, and Alexandre de Moraes within an examination of political intrigue and corruption.
Films like Apocalypse in the Tropics, and why
The Edge of Democracy
Shared attributes include director-led political documentary, democratic crisis, contemporary Brazil, and intimate examination of power.
The Brink
Shared attributes include political documentary form, ideological influence, media power, and contemporary democratic anxiety.
The Great Hack
Shared attributes include investigative documentary filmmaking, political persuasion, institutional power, and the social consequences of influence networks.
Movie Details
- Director
- Petra Costa
- Release Date
- 2025-07-03
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (65)
Cast
- Silas Malafaia
- Elizete Malafaia
- Jair Bolsonaro
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
- Petra Costa
- Alexandre de Moraes
- Cabo Daciolo
- Damares Alves
- Eduardo Bolsonaro
- Sérgio Moro
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 Apocalypse in the Tropics about?
- Petra Costa investigates how evangelical power reshapes Brazil’s political institutions and public life.
- What is Apocalypse in the Tropics like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Apocalypse in the Tropics as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Apocalypse in the Tropics violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Apocalypse in the Tropics.
- What did critics think of Apocalypse in the Tropics?
- Critics broadly regard the documentary as a compelling, timely, and incisive examination of religion’s influence on Brazilian politics.
- Which films are like Apocalypse in the Tropics?
- Films with a similar feel include The Edge of Democracy, The Brink, and The Great Hack.
- How long is Apocalypse in the Tropics?
- Apocalypse in the Tropics runs 109 minutes.
- Where can I watch Apocalypse in the Tropics?
- In United States, Apocalypse in the Tropics streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
