Vera (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1986, Vera is a drama film directed by Sérgio Toledo, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Bauer (birth name "Vera") is a transgender man who lives in a correctional facility for young people. After a book of verses about his life as a young troubled youth, he meets a benevolent, educated man, who helps him, even allowing him to spend some time at his home, and arranges for a job for him as an intern in his office. He comes into his gender identity and begins to dress as a man, eventually falling in love with a woman and passing as cisgender to her family.
Who’s in it. Vera stars Ana Beatriz Nogueira as Vera, Raul Cortez as Paulo, Carlos Kroeber and Aida Leiner as Clara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Vera has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vera page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vera tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vera (1986)?
- In US, Vera is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vera worth watching?
- Vera holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vera?
- Vera stars Ana Beatriz Nogueira, Raul Cortez, Carlos Kroeber, Aida Leiner and Adriana Abujamra.
- When was Vera released?
- Vera was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.