Bossa Nova (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2000, Bossa Nova is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Bruno Barreto, running about 95 minutes. “The difference between "amor" and "love".” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bossa Nova is a romantic comedy that enfolds many love convergences and divergences, in today’s Rio de Janeiro. It’s in the city’s “useless landscape” that the lonely hearts of nine characters will cross destinies and they’ll discover new passions. The meeting place for these journeys is a charming English teacher, Mary Ann Simpson, former airline stewardess, who’s been living in Rio for two years, since she became a widow, and the newly separated Pedro Paulo. They approach each other without a hint that their lives will be linked by many characters and incidents.
Who’s in it. Bossa Nova stars Amy Irving as Mary Ann Simpson, Antônio Fagundes as Pedro Paulo, Alexandre Borges as Acácio and Débora Bloch as Tânia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Bossa Nova has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bossa Nova page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bossa Nova tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bossa Nova (2000)?
- In US, Bossa Nova is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bossa Nova worth watching?
- Bossa Nova holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bossa Nova?
- Bossa Nova stars Amy Irving, Antônio Fagundes, Alexandre Borges, Débora Bloch and Drica Moraes.
- When was Bossa Nova released?
- Bossa Nova was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.