Pereira Declares (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1995, Pereira Declares is a drama film directed by Roberto Faenza, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Lisbon, 1938. Mr. Pereira is the editor of the culture section of an evening paper. Although fascism is on the rise in Europe, like in nearby civil war Spain or even inside Portugal itself in the form of Salazar's regime, Pereira only concerns himself with writing bios and translating French novels. Things change after he hires a young writer as his assistant, getting to know also his girlfriend – both opponents to the regime – and reluctantly helps them when they begin to get in trouble for subversive activities. Eventually, he's forced to take a stand...
Who’s in it. Pereira Declares stars Marcello Mastroianni as Pereira, Joaquim de Almeida as Manuel, Daniel Auteuil as Dr. Cardoso and Stefano Dionisi as Monteiro Rossi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Pereira Declares 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 Pereira Declares page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pereira Declares tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pereira Declares (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pereira Declares change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pereira Declares worth watching?
- Pereira Declares holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pereira Declares?
- Pereira Declares stars Marcello Mastroianni, Joaquim de Almeida, Daniel Auteuil, Stefano Dionisi and Nicoletta Braschi.