Eduardo Coutinho

Directing

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

27Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 11, 1933

Birth Place: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

About Eduardo Coutinho

Eduardo de Oliveira Coutinho OMC (São Paulo, May 11, 1933 — Rio de Janeiro, February 2, 2014) was a Brazilian filmmaker and journalist. He is considered by many to be the greatest documentary filmmaker in the history of Brazilian cinema. His brand was to make films that privileged the stories of ordinary people. His masterpiece is Cabra Marcado para Morrer, which marked his career as Brazil's leading documentary filmmaker. Among other notable works of his career are the documentaries Santo Forte, Edifício Master, Peões, Jogo de Cena and As Canções.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eduardo Coutinho reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 27 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Eduardo Coutinho's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eduardo Coutinho remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sete Visitas, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Eduardo Coutinho Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Eduardo Coutinho's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Sete Visitas — How much theatricality is there in an interview-based documentary? On one side, someone answers. On the other side, some

Sete Visitas

2015•Documentary

★8.5

★8.5

Twenty Years Later — Eduardo Coutinho was filming a movie with the same name in the Northeast of Brazil, in 1964, when there came the militar

Twenty Years Later

1984•Documentary

★8.1

Master, a Building in Copacabana (2002) movie poster

★8.1

Master, a Building in Copacabana — The daily lives and routine of 37 families living in a huge 12-story building in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: their drama

Master, a Building in Copacabana

2002•Documentary

★8.0

★8.0

Câncer — This film shows people with constant psychological and social conflicts: the violence among outlaws, conflicts between m

Câncer

1972•Drama

★8.0

Coutinho.doc - Apartamento 608 (2009) movie poster

★8.0

Coutinho.doc - Apartamento 608 — The audience follows the creative process of the filmmaker Eduardo Coutinho in the documentary, from the research phase

Coutinho.doc - Apartamento 608

2009•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Eduardo Coutinho.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Inhabiting Time	-	Flop	Similar →
2020	Candango: Memoirs from a Festival	Self (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
2019	The Method	Self	Flop	Similar →
2019	A Treat of Coutinho	Self	Average	Similar →
2019	Memórias do Grupo Opinião	Self (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
2015	Tudo Por Amor ao Cinema	Self	Flop	Similar →
2015	Sete Visitas	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	Last Conversations	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	Eduardo Coutinho, 7 de outubro	Himself	Hit	Similar →
2011	Uma Visita Para Elizabeth Teixeira	Self	Flop	Similar →
2009	Moscow	Self	Average	Similar →
2009	Coutinho.doc - Apartamento 608	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	Capturing Reality	Self	Average	Similar →
2008	Critic	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2004	1964: 40 Years After	-	Flop	Similar →
2002	Master, a Building in Copacabana	Interviewer	Super Hit	Similar →
2002	Madame Satã	Juiz	Hit	Similar →
2001	Babilônia 2000	Self	Hit	Similar →
2001	Movie Theaters of Rio	Self	Flop	Similar →
1999	The Mighty Spirit	Self - Interviewer	Hit	Similar →
1997	Dib	Self	Flop	Similar →
1991	The Memory Thread	Himself (Voice)	Hit	Similar →
1984	Twenty Years Later	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
1972	Câncer	-	Super Hit	Similar →
N/A	Coutinho Reporter	hinself	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Girl from Ipanema	-	Average	Similar →
1963	The Beggars	-	Flop	Similar →

Eduardo Coutinho - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Eduardo Coutinho?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eduardo Coutinho is "Sete Visitas" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Eduardo Coutinho acted in?

Eduardo Coutinho has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Eduardo Coutinho?

Other notable films include "Twenty Years Later", "Master, a Building in Copacabana", and "Câncer".