Armpits (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Armpits is a comedy film directed by José Fonseca e Costa, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Lazarus de Jesus is the adopted son of a wealthy lady from Lisbon, whom he calls Grandmother. It is she who introduces him to Godfather, a great businessman who takes him as his protégé, and Angelina, the woman Grandma wants him to marry. But Lazarus has other hidden interests, the most important of which is an obsessive fixation on female armpits. When he sees the violinist Maria Pia playing, Lazarus immediately falls in love and starts to live for her, which will precipitate an absolutely unpredictable ending.
Who’s in it. Armpits stars Margarida Marinho as Angelina, Pedro Lacerda as Lázaro de Jesus, Paula Guedes as Madre Superiora and Rui Morisson as Maldonado, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Armpits has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Armpits page.
If you liked it. Fans of Armpits tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Armpits (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Armpits change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Armpits worth watching?
- Armpits holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Armpits?
- Armpits stars Margarida Marinho, Pedro Lacerda, Paula Guedes, Rui Morisson and Cecília Guimarães.
- When was Armpits released?
- Armpits was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.