Zona J (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1998, Zona J is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Leonel Vieira, running about 88 minutes. “There are places where love has no place.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tó, a black boy from Zona J, a tough neighborhood in Lisbon, falls in love with a white girl, Carla. Tó dreams of living in Angola and taking Carla with him. However, the reality the two teens are in complicates their plans...
Who’s in it. Zona J stars Núria Madruga as Carla, Ivo Canelas as Cosmo, Ana Bustorff as Conceição and José Pedro Gomes as Carlos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Zona J has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zona J page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zona J tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zona J (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zona J change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zona J worth watching?
- Zona J holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zona J?
- Zona J stars Núria Madruga, Ivo Canelas, Ana Bustorff, José Pedro Gomes and Carlos Santos.
- When was Zona J released?
- Zona J was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.