Movies Similar to Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: O Saci

Rio(2011)

Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel, a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.

Woman on Top(2000)

Set to the intoxicating rhythms of Brazil, "Woman on Top" is a spicy, sexy comedy about the magic of food, love and music. Meet Isabella, a sultry enchantress born with the special gift of melting the palates and hearts of men everywhere. When she decides to break free from her rocky marriage and the stifling kitchen of her husband's restaurant in Brazil, she spirits off to San Francisco in pursuit of her dreams of a real culinary career.

The First Temptation of Christ(2019)

Jesus, who's hitting the big 3-0, brings a surprise guest to meet the family. A Christmas special so wrong it must be from comedians Porta dos Fundos.

The Three Caballeros(1944)

For Donald's birthday he receives a box with three gifts inside. The gifts, a movie projector, a pop-up book, and a pinata, each take Donald on wild adventures through Mexico and South America.

Alice no Mundo da Internet(2022)

After a problem with her computer, a tween YouTuber gets stuck in a digital world inhabited by quirky characters, including the evil Queen of Bots.

Inácio Garapa, Um Matuto Sonhador(2010)

Iara(2004)

In the heart of the forest, Pedro hears a beautiful chant and meets Iara, the Mother of the Waters.

MMA - A Fathers Fight(2025)

When Max, a former MMA world champion about to retire, discovers he has an 8-year-old autistic son, his life is turned upside down. Now, as he trains for one last opportunity to regain his world champion title, Max must deal with his new family and his father, from whom he has long been estranged.

Valley of Souls(2023)

A black family tries to defend their land against invaders but gets caught between a mischievous witch and a tortured spirit eager for revenge.

Teen's Confessions(2014)

Four sisters work together to raise rent money after learning they have to move to another neighborhood in this coming-of-age drama based on the series.

Inácio Garapa, Um Matuto Sonhador 2 - O Retorno(2011)

The Guardian(2025)

After hearing about a Brazilian folklore party at the neighborhood school, Fernando, an 8-year-old child, decides to go dressed as Curupira, with a skirt and everything, and suggests it to his grandfather, Mr. Lino, 70 years old. The dynamics between grandfather and grandson begin to be affected as Lino perceives Fernando to be a different child. Through subtleties in the dialogues and the silence, social conventions and the responsibility of being the guardian-protector of something precious, the film evokes conceptions of the masculine within a queer childhood.

Saci(2009)

Shows the characteristics and tells the story of one of the most popular characters in Brazilian folklore: Saci. A man long ago cut paths on his farm in search of something lost, but his work is delayed with the visit of Saci. When this boy appears, the whole order is broken and no one escapes his bewilderment. The farmer then begins an adventure to try to capture him.

Matinta Perera(2006)

Tells the story of Matinta Perera, a witch who demands offerings to the citizens of a small city in the North of Brazil.

LASCIVUS(2025)

The Little Bird of Ribeira(1960)

Popular in the riverside area of Porto, Micas raised her daughter, Madalena, at the cost of sacrifice, as her father emigrated to Brazil. With a happy voice, Madalena works on unloading the coal, seeing her loves thwarted by her humble condition. Barata, another typical figure who makes a living from expedients, helps Madalena's father - meanwhile returned, to "register" her - in a kidnapping plan capable of facilitating her reconciliation with Micas, who is reluctant... Things get complicated, but happiness ends up triumphing.

Quem Não Mexe(2023)

Zu schön, um schmutzig zu sein: Lambada(1989)

A reporter is looking for the Lambada Queen, a mysterious beauty, in Brazil. But he makes no progress and in desperation goes to a fortune teller. After the session, the Lambada Queen suddenly appears on the open road and the reporter follows her wherever she goes.

Like a Butterfly(2025)

Maria José's life story reveals not only the harsh reality she and her family faced, but also a portrait of the real Brazil. Like a butterfly that is born crawling, she finds her beauty where it is not convenient to be found and sets her flight free to the sky.

Food Chain(2019)

In an apocalyptic reality, the film proposes a visual metaphor based on Nature's revenge