Pixote (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1980, Pixote is a drama and crime film directed by Héctor Babenco, running about 128 minutes. “They can’t outrun the law of the weakest.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 10-year-old Pixote endures torture, degradation, and corruption at a local youth detention center where two of its members are murdered by policemen who frame Lilica, a 17-year-old trans hustler. Pixote helps Lilica and three other boys escape and they start to make their living by a life of crime which only escalates to more violence and death.
Who’s in it. Pixote stars Fernando Ramos da Silva as Pixote, Jorge Julião as Lilica, Gilberto Moura as Dito and Edilson Lino as Chico, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Pixote has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pixote page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pixote tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pixote (1980)?
- In US, Pixote is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pixote worth watching?
- Pixote holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pixote?
- Pixote stars Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura, Edilson Lino and Zenildo Oliveira Santos.
- When was Pixote released?
- Pixote was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.