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Born a fully grown black man in a village in the Brazilian jungle, Macunaíma later magically transforms into a white man before making an adventure-filled trip to the city of São Paulo. Once there, he becomes something of a dandy, falling in love with Ci, a revolutionary who dies in an accidental bombing. After robbing a ruthless industrialist, Macunaima returns to his village where he finds his newly acquired knowledge and possessions of little use.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Macunaima online?
- You can stream Macunaima on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Macunaima come out?
- Macunaima was released in 1969.
- What genre is Macunaima?
- Macunaima is a comedy, fantasy, and adventure film.
- How long is Macunaima?
- Macunaima runs about 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- Who stars in Macunaima?
- Macunaima stars Grande Otelo, Paulo José, Jardel Filho, and Milton Gonçalves.
- How is Macunaima rated?
- Macunaima currently scores 6.9 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.







