The 17 best Brazilian comedies to laugh without stopping

Brazilian cinema has a special talent for making people laugh, mixing humor with everyday life, social criticism and unforgettable characters. From classics that marked generations to recent box office hits, national comedies prove that laughter is one of our greatest cultural assets.

Whether for a family session or a relaxed night with friends, we have prepared a list of 17 Brazilian comedies that you need to watch.

A masterpiece of national cinema, based on the play by Ariano Suassuna. The adventures of Chicó (Selton Mello) and João Grilo (Matheus Nachtergaele) through the backlands, with their lies and trickery, are a delight from beginning to end.

Where to watch: Globoplay e Prime Video

A romantic comedy that enchants. The love story of Lisbela (Débora Falabella), passionate about cinema, and the rogue Leléu (Selton Mello), who arrives in the big city escaping from the police. A mix of humor, music and romance.

A box office success that has become a modern classic. The film explores the lives of Cláudio (Tony Ramos) and Helena (Glória Pires), a couple in crisis who, after a mysterious exchange of bodies, need to live each other’s lives and understand each other’s challenges.

Based on the play by Paulo Gustavo, the film became a phenomenon. Dona Hermínia (Paulo Gustavo) is an overprotective and outspoken mother, who wins over the public with her direct speeches and hilarious situations.

Where to watch: Netflix, Globoplay e Prime Video

A dramatic comedy that takes place in Porto Alegre. The film follows young André (Lázaro Ramos), a photocopier operator who gets involved in a crazy plan with his friends, transforming his life in unexpected ways.

Where to watch: Netflix e Globoplay

The film follows the journey of three friends who, after unexpected events in their lives, decide to travel to Búzios, in Rio de Janeiro. The trip turns into an adventure of self-discovery and fun, with special appearances by big names in cinema.

Where to watch: Prime Video

The story of Alice (Ingrid Guimarães), a workaholic woman who is fired and needs to reinvent her life. She teams up with a neighbor and opens an erotic products store, transforming her routine and priorities in a hilarious way.

A comedy for football lovers. The story of Romeu (Luiz Gustavo), a fanatic from Palmeiras, who falls in love with Julieta (Luana Piovani), the daughter of a sick Corinthians fan. The film shows the challenges of the relationship amid the fans’ rivalry.

Where to watch: Prime Video e Netflix

Leandro Hassum plays João Ernesto, a corrupt politician who, after an electric shock, is forced to speak only the truth, putting his career and family at risk. The film is a fun and current satire about Brazilian politics.

Despite being categorized as an adventure film, “Tainá” has a touch of comedy that wins over children and adults. The film tells the story of a young indigenous woman, Tainá, who needs to protect the forest.

Fun comedy that shows Walter (Leandro Hassum) who, after years of living in a stressful routine working in a musical instrument store, decides to move to a calm place. However, his new life is turned upside down with the arrival of an eccentric neighbor.

Tino (Leandro Hassum) and Jane (Danielle Winits) win the lottery and completely change their lives. However, unrestrained spending and lack of control lead them to bankruptcy. The comedy shows the couple’s journey to try to get back on their feet.

A group of residents from a small community decide to make a film to raise funds to build basic sanitation, but the situation becomes a hilarious mess.

Where to watch: HBO Max, Netflix e Globoplay

The film, which is based on the show by Bando de Teatro Olodum, shows the lives of residents of a tenement in Pelourinho, in Salvador, during Carnival. With a mix of music, humor and social criticism, the film addresses important issues in a light and fun way.

Where to watch: Prime Video e Globoplay

The comedy follows the life of Fernanda (Mônica Martelli), a 39-year-old woman who lives in search of great love. The film explores the frustrations and joys of the female universe in a funny and realistic way.

Where to watch: Netflix e Globoplay

The film from the famous TV Globo series, which shows the lives of Rui (Luiz Fernando Guimarães) and Vani (Fernanda Torres), a “normal” couple who experience unusual and hilarious situations in their daily lives.

Where to watch: Globoplay e Prime Video

The Christmas comedy film with comedian Leandro Hassum, who plays Jorge, a man who hates Christmas. After an accident, he wakes up and realizes that he has become a “Christmas ghost”, reliving the date without remembering anything that happened the previous year.

From easy laughter to humorous reflection, Brazilian comedies are a celebration of our culture and our unique way of telling stories. Which of these films will you choose for your next marathon?