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7 Prisoners

Original title: 7 Prisioneiros
  • 2021
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
10K
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7 Prisoners (2021)
To provide a better life for his family in the country, 18-year-old Mateus accepts a job in a junkyard in São Paulo for his new boss, Luca, but becomes trapped in the dangerous world of human trafficking.
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To provide a better life for his family in the country, 18-year-old Mateus accepts a job in a junkyard in São Paulo for his new boss, Luca, but becomes trapped in the dangerous world of huma... Read allTo provide a better life for his family in the country, 18-year-old Mateus accepts a job in a junkyard in São Paulo for his new boss, Luca, but becomes trapped in the dangerous world of human trafficking.To provide a better life for his family in the country, 18-year-old Mateus accepts a job in a junkyard in São Paulo for his new boss, Luca, but becomes trapped in the dangerous world of human trafficking.

  • Director
    • Alexandre Moratto
  • Writers
    • Thayná Mantesso
    • Alexandre Moratto
  • Stars
    • Christian Malheiros
    • Rodrigo Santoro
    • Lucas Oranmian
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alexandre Moratto
    • Writers
      • Thayná Mantesso
      • Alexandre Moratto
    • Stars
      • Christian Malheiros
      • Rodrigo Santoro
      • Lucas Oranmian
    • 53User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 27 nominations total

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    Christian Malheiros
    Christian Malheiros
    • Mateus
    Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro
    • Luca
    Lucas Oranmian
    • Isaque
    Vitor Julian
    • Ezequiel
    Josias Duarte
    • Rodiney
    André Abujamra
    André Abujamra
    • Nando
    Dirce Thomaz
    • Dona Ana
    Cecília Homem de Mello
    • Célia
    Jheysson Acalá
    • Otávio
    Rodolfo Amorim
    • Eduardo
    Luiza Antunes
    • A Filha de Bianchi
    Mayara Batista
    • Odete
    Christopher Bencomo
    Christopher Bencomo
    • Samuel
    • (voice)
    Ricardo Bonnet
    • Anel
    Giordano Castro
    • Murilo
    Ananias Davidth
    • Imigrante 2
    Maurício de Barros
    • Gilson
    Inara Dos Santos
    Inara Dos Santos
    • Richelly
    • (as Inara Santos)
    • Director
      • Alexandre Moratto
    • Writers
      • Thayná Mantesso
      • Alexandre Moratto
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews53

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    7decimatorcortez

    good movie

    Being Mexican and living in Texas, this movie was of interest to me.

    Good movie, worth giving it a watch.

    Not a family friendly or date night movie. Serious subject matter.
    8tunesplitter

    Way better than i expected!

    I enjoyed this movie a lot.

    Of course it's a simple movie but the story is not predictable at all. The characters are interesting and the camera work is very good too. You can watch it for free also

    Give it a chance.
    9Movi3DO

    That was intense.

    "Do you see that? All that copper wire is from us. Your work powers the whole city." **showing the wires from the utility poles and power lines in the city**

    A Brazilian drama on Netflix. To provide a better life for his family in the country, 18-year-old Mateus accepts a job in a junkyard in São Paulo for his new boss, Luca, but becomes trapped in the dangerous world of human trafficking.

    Phew this movie was intense. Human trafficking was already a serious topic that didn't get much attention or solution, and this movie brought this topic back up with a terrifying look at how the cycle of traffickers and trafficking perpetuates.

    What made this movie so horrifying was its simple yet realistic story. The main character was smart and knew how to survive in the harsh world, but by doing that he started to lose his humanity and his old self. With his situation, it's frustrating, shocking, but bizarrely logical watching the decisions that the main character made.

    When I watch a movie I usually look at the time to see how far I was into the movie. However, this was one of those that brought my attention almost 100% for the whole runtime.

    Overall, a movie that tackled a dark topic in a realistic way that would draw you all in. 9/10.
    6tazeemali-79202

    The harsh realities of the underworld

    The story takes you on a journey from humble beginnings of a peaceful village to the urban decay of the city.

    This movie gets you thinking, what would you do? Question your mortality and it did a fine job in showcasing this.

    Definitely worth a watch, would of liked to see more towards ending of the movie regarding the main character.
    8DavoZed

    A Very Good Movie

    A very good attempt to portray the treatment and conditions of people who are trafficked for their labour.

    I am going to guess that actual conditions and treatment are much, much worse but that would probably make an unwatchable movie.

    Every person who cares about the treatment of their fellow human beings, should see this movie.

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    Related interests

    Alexandre Rodrigues in City of God (2002)
    Portuguese
    James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Max Casella, Dan Grimaldi, Joe Perrino, Donna Pescow, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Michael Drayer in The Sopranos (1999)
    Crime
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    • Trivia
      Writer and director Moratto cast a Brazilian immigrant who worked for six months in a sweatshop while he was conducting research interviews with survivors of human trafficking.
    • Goofs
      At 1 hour and 22 minutes, the pendant's string is over the character's chin, then not visible, then over the chin again.

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    • Release date
      • November 11, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Brazil
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Languages
      • Portuguese
      • Korean
      • Spanish
      • English
      • French
      • Haitian
    • Also known as
      • 7 tù nhân
    • Filming locations
      • São Paulo, Brazil(Filming Location)
    • Production companies
      • Noruz Films (I)
      • O2 Filmes
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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