The Edge of Democracy
A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis—the personal and political fuse to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. With unprecedented access to Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, we witness their rise and fall and the tragically polarized nation that remains.
Where to watch The Edge of Democracy in India
Can I watch The Edge of Democracy in India? Yes — you can stream The Edge of Democracy in India on Netflix.
NetflixClick a service to open The Edge of Democracy there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is The Edge of Democracy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Netflix | — |
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Edge of Democracy
The Edge of Democracy is a 2019 Portuguese-language documentary film directed by Petra Costa. The cast is led by Dilma Rousseff, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Michel Temer. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 400 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Netflix.
The Edge of Democracy was produced by Busca Vida Filmes and Doc Society and made in Brazil. It was released on January 24, 2019.
- Director
- Petra Costa
- Writers
- Petra Costa
- Release date
- January 24, 2019
- OTT release
- June 19, 2019
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Brazil
- Production
- Busca Vida Filmes, Doc Society
The Edge of Democracy cast & crew
The Edge of Democracy was directed by Petra Costa and written by Petra Costa.
The cast features Dilma Rousseff as Self, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as Self, Michel Temer as Self, Eduardo Cunha as Self, Jair Bolsonaro as Self, and Sérgio Moro as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vitor Araújo, cinematography is by João Atala, and it was produced by Joanna Natasegara and Shane Boris.
Is The Edge of Democracy worth watching?
The Edge of Democracy holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 391 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Edge of Democracy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Edge of Democracy
In India, you can stream The Edge of Democracy on Netflix. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on June 19, 2019.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Edge of Democracy
Dilma Rousseff
Self
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Self
Michel Temer
Self
Eduardo Cunha
Self
Jair Bolsonaro
Self
Sérgio Moro
Self
Paulo Maluf
Self
Jean Wyllys
Self
Aécio Neves
Self
Gilberto Carvalho
Himself
Petra Costa
Self
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
The Edge of Democracy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Edge of Democracy in India?
The Edge of Democracy is streaming on Netflix in India.
▸Where can I watch The Edge of Democracy in the US?
In the US, The Edge of Democracy is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
▸Where can I watch The Edge of Democracy in the UK?
In the UK, The Edge of Democracy is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
▸Is The Edge of Democracy on Netflix?
Yes — The Edge of Democracy is currently available on Netflix in India.
▸What language is The Edge of Democracy in?
The Edge of Democracy is originally in Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Edge of Democracy?
The Edge of Democracy runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is The Edge of Democracy rated?
It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 391 ratings.
▸When did The Edge of Democracy release on OTT?
The Edge of Democracy became available digitally on June 19, 2019.
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