Pixote
“They can't outrun the law of the weakest.”
10-year-old Pixote endures torture, degradation, and corruption at a local youth detention center where two of its members are murdered by policemen who frame Lilica, a 17-year-old trans hustler. Pixote helps Lilica and three other boys escape and they start to make their living by a life of crime which only escalates to more violence and death.
Where to watch Pixote in United States
Can I watch Pixote in United States? Yes — you can stream Pixote in United States on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.
Criterion Channel
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Pixote there. Availability last verified on October 2, 2026.
Where is Pixote streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | Sooner |
| Spain | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, MUBI, Netflix Standard with Ads, Reserva Imovision | Reserva Imovision |
| Japan | MUBI | — |
| South Korea | MUBI | — |
About Pixote
Pixote is a 1980 Portuguese-language crime and drama film directed by Héctor Babenco. The cast is led by Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Pixote was produced by HB Filmes and Embrafilme and made in Brazil. It was released on September 26, 1980, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Héctor Babenco
- Writers
- Héctor Babenco, Jorge Durán
- Release date
- September 26, 1980
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Brazil
- Production
- HB Filmes, Embrafilme
Pixote cast & crew
Pixote was directed by Héctor Babenco and written by Héctor Babenco and Jorge Durán.
The cast features Fernando Ramos da Silva as Pixote, Jorge Julião as Lilica, Gilberto Moura as Dito, Edilson Lino as Chico, Zenildo Oliveira Santos as Fumaça, and Claudio Bernardo as Garatao.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Neschling, cinematography is by Rodolfo Sánchez, and it was produced by Héctor Babenco and Sylvia B. Naves.
Is Pixote worth watching?
Pixote holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 256 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Pixote is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Pixote
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Cast of Pixote
Fernando Ramos da Silva
Pixote
Jorge Julião
Lilica
Gilberto Moura
Dito
Edilson Lino
Chico
Zenildo Oliveira Santos
Fumaça
Claudio Bernardo
Garatao
Israel Feres David
Roberto Pie de Plata
Jose Nilson Martin Dos Santos
Diego
Marília Pêra
Sueli
Jardel Filho
Sapatos Brancos
Rubens de Falco
Judge
Elke Maravilha
Débora
Pixote — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pixote in United States?
Pixote is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Pixote on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Pixote is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Pixote in?
Pixote is originally in Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pixote?
Pixote runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is Pixote rated?
Pixote is rated R. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 256 ratings.
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