Francisco Buarque de Hollanda OMC • ComIH, better known as Chico Buarque (Rio de Janeiro, June 19, 1944), is a Brazilian singer, composer, guitarist, playwright, writer and actor. He is considered by many critics to be the greatest living artist in Brazilian music. His discography includes approximately eighty works, including solo albums, in partnership with other musicians and compacts.
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Biography from TMDB.
- June 19, 1944 (82)
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Composer and writer
- 10 on Motif · 70 credits in all
Known for
What are Chico Buarque's films like?
Across their 7 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.
Genres
Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.
Themes
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 0 · Wry 1 · Earnest 6
A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 1 · Dark 4
Grounded 3 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1
Gentle 2 · Charged 4 · Intense 1
A split, not a type: Steady 3 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0
Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 1
Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 1 · Relentless 0
Casual 4 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0
A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 4
A split, not a type: Resolved 3 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 2
Moods and endings
- Happy1
- Bittersweet4
- Ambiguous2
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch Chico Buarque's films?
As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 10 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service.
Subscription and free streaming for Chico Buarque's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
70 credits, 10 with a Motif page; 85 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.
Le chemin et la fuite (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2026)
Chico Buarque: Que Tal Um Samba? (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)
The Coup d'État Factory (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2022)
My Uncle José (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)
Roda Viva Roda Brasil (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)
Chico Buarque: Caravanas – Ao Vivo (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)
Motif score: 15th percentile of all films
Ana Carolina - #AC Ao Vivo (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)
O Que Trago do Chumbo - Os 50 Anos do Golpe Militar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)
Rio, I Love You(2014)
Motif score: 15th percentile of all films
O Grande Circo Místico (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)
Edu Lobo 70 Anos (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)
Chico Buarque: Na Carreira (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)
Feijoada Completa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)
Clara (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)
Dia Voa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)
Consideração do Poema (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)
Amor em Quatro Atos (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)
Os Saltimbancos: O Musical (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)
Seize the Day (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)
Budapeste (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)
The Greatest Love of All (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)
The Machine (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)
Playing in the Dark (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)
A Dona da História(2004)
Motif score: 69th percentile of all films
Benjamim(2003)
Motif score: 42nd percentile of all films
Ana Carolina - Estampado (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)
Desejos de Mulher (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)
Water and Salt (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)
Possible Loves(2001)
Motif score: 65th percentile of all films
O Sonho de Rose: 10 Anos Depois (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)
Turbulence (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)
The Oyster and the Wind (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)
Four Days in September(1997)
Motif score: 94th percentile of all films
Ed Mort (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)
The Mandarin (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)
Rio's Love Song (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1994)
Motif score: 44th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Malandro (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)
Golden Years (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)
Para Viver Um Grande Amor (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)
Lin and Katazan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)
Perdoa-Me Por Me Traíres (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)
Sabor de Mel (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)
Linha de Montagem (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)
Sétimo Sentido (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)
Morte e Vida Severina (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)
Os Saltimbancos Trapalhões (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)
Motif score: 98th percentile of all films
Certas Palavras com Chico Buarque (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)
Bye Bye Brazil(1980)
Motif score: 89th percentile of all films
República dos Assassinos (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)
Como Salvar Meu Casamento (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)
Se Segura, Malandro! (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: O Minotauro (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)
A Noiva da Cidade (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)
Motif score: 80th percentile of all films
Carioca Tigre (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)
O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)
Joanna Francesa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1973)
Go to Work You Bum! (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1973)
When Carnaval Comes (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)
Cleo e Daniel (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)
O Anjo Assassino (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)
Chico Buarque - Ginásio da Unicamp, 1987 (not in the Motif catalog yet)
Desconstrução (not in the Motif catalog yet)
Geni and the Zeppelin (not in the Motif catalog yet)
Gota D'Água (not in the Motif catalog yet)
The Traveling Musicians (not in the Motif catalog yet)
Career shape
A full career of 69 titles, 64 of them dated from 1967 to 2026.
Biggest box office
The Great Mystical Circus (2018)
Highest rated
They Don't Wear Black Tie (1981)
Most popular right now
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)
Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored.
How do Chico Buarque's films land?
Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 67th percentile, the median of all 10; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 70th percentile for acclaim.
- 75th and up4
- 50th to 74th2
- 25th to 49th2
- Below 25th2
Shape of the crowd
4 of their 10 titles are Crowd Pleasers.
- Universally Loved2
- Crowd Pleaser4
- Mixed4
Reviewers score the sound and music 76/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 50. The element that speaks to their work as a composer.
Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.
Who does Chico Buarque work with?
People who share at least 2 of Chico Buarque's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Nelson Xavier shares the most, 4.
Directors
- Carlos DieguesShared titles: The Great Mystical Circus (2018), Bye Bye Brazil (1980)See all 2 shared titles with Carlos Diegues
Writers
- Leopoldo SerranShared titles: Bye Bye Brazil (1980), Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)See all 2 shared titles with Leopoldo Serran
Actors
- Nelson XavierShared titles: Benjamim (2003), Vai Trabalhar, Vagabundo II (1991), They Don't Wear Black Tie (1981), Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)See all 4 shared titles with Nelson Xavier
- Antônio FagundesShared titles: The Great Mystical Circus (2018), A Dona da História (2004)See all 2 shared titles with Antônio Fagundes
- Marieta SeveroShared titles: A Dona da História (2004), Vai Trabalhar, Vagabundo II (1991)See all 2 shared titles with Marieta Severo
- Mauro MendonçaShared titles: Benjamim (2003), Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)See all 2 shared titles with Mauro Mendonça
Cinematographers and editors
- Mair TavaresShared titles: The Great Mystical Circus (2018), Bye Bye Brazil (1980)See all 2 shared titles with Mair Tavares
- Lauro EscorelShared titles: They Don't Wear Black Tie (1981), Bye Bye Brazil (1980)See all 2 shared titles with Lauro Escorel
Producers
- Lucy BarretoShared titles: Bye Bye Brazil (1980), Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)See all 2 shared titles with Lucy Barreto
- Luiz Carlos BarretoShared titles: Bye Bye Brazil (1980), Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)See all 2 shared titles with Luiz Carlos Barreto
Mixed roles
- Bruno BarretoShared titles: Bye Bye Brazil (1980), Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)See all 2 shared titles with Bruno Barreto
