Elite Squad
2007 · Movie · R · 115 min · ★ 8.1 · 43% critics
Set in Rio de Janeiro in 1997, the story follows a special police unit tasked with clearing dangerous slums before a major religious visit. As pressure builds, the film explores crime, corruption, and the harsh reality faced by officers working in a violent city.
Based on Elite da Tropa
Where to watch
Watch free on Plex, Fawesome and Tubi — also streaming on BFI Player Classics.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Original title
- Tropa de Elite
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2007-10-05
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 43/100
- TMDB rating
- 8.1/10 (2,721 votes)
- Box office
- $14,067,078
About
You may like this if you want a gritty, fast-moving crime drama set in Rio, with a harsh look at corruption and violence; Not for you if you prefer lighter stories or clean, straightforward plots, and you might also enjoy Bus 174 or The Mechanism.
Pros: intense action; raw realism; strong performances | Cons: uneven plot; confusing narration; too much violence
Themes
- drug dealer
- police brutality
- slum
- war on drugs
- drug trafficking
- rio de janeiro
- moral conflict
- torturing police
- special forces
- law enforcement
- power abuse
- favelas
- +4 more
Awards & recognition
- Golden Bear · 2008
Cast & crew
Wagner Moura
as Capitão Nascimento
André Ramiro
as André Matias
Caio Junqueira
as Neto
Milhem Cortaz
as Capitão Fabio
Fernanda Machado
as Maria
Maria Ribeiro
as Rosane
Paulo Vilela
as Edu
Fernanda de Freitas
as Roberta
André Di Mauro
as Pedro Rodrigues
Fábio Lago
as Baiano
Directed by José Padilha