Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie
A heartfelt Brazilian biographical drama tracing Mauricio de Sousa's journey from childhood to the comic creations that became a national cultural landmark.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- sincere
- inspirational
- family viewing
- cultural cinema night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film follows Mauricio de Sousa from childhood through the creation of his most famous comic characters.
Mauricio de Sousa is presented as Brazil's most important comic book artist and as the creator of widely recognized Brazilian characters.
The cast includes the protagonist's parents, mother figure, and Marilene, indicating that family relationships accompany his artistic development.
The central premise connects Mauricio's life story with the invention of his most famous comic characters.
Films like Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie, and why
Stan Lee
biographical drama about a major comic artist and the creative process behind an influential body of work
Big Eyes
warm biographical drama centered on an artist's personal history and creative ambition
Frida
accessible biopic portraying the formation of a distinctive artistic career through family and professional obstacles
Movie Details
- Director
- Pedro Vasconcelos
- Release Date
- 2025-10-23
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (13)
Cast
- Mauro Sousa
- Thati Lopes
- Diego Laumar
- Natália Lage
- Emílio Orciollo Netto
- Elizabeth Savalla
- Othon Bastos
- Fernando Eiras
- Bruce Gomlevsky
- Flávia Garrafa
Common questions
- What is Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie about?
- A heartfelt Brazilian biographical drama tracing Mauricio de Sousa's journey from childhood to the comic creations that became a national cultural landmark.
- What is Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie.
- Which films are like Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie?
- Films with a similar feel include Stan Lee, Big Eyes, and Frida.
- How long is Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie?
- Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie runs 93 minutes.
