Maria João Bastos - Actor Profile

Maria João Bastos

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
20Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 18, 1975
Birth Place: Benavente, Santarém, Portugal

Maria João Bastos Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maria João Bastos reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Maria João Bastos's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Maria João Bastos's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Cavaleiros De Água Doce, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maria João Bastos Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maria João Bastos's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Cavaleiros De Água Doce (2001) movie poster
★10.0

Cavaleiros De Água Doce: After the passing of one of his friends, João remember's the summer he had with his friends when he was 12 years old.

Cavaleiros De Água Doce

2001•Drama
★9.0
Alta Fidelidade (2000) movie poster
★9.0

Alta Fidelidade: Two friends, Nuno (Pedro Laginha) and Flash (Miguel Borges) live together and decide to rent one room of the house in or

Alta Fidelidade

2000
★8.0
Sombras Brancas (2023) movie poster
★8.0

Sombras Brancas: At the age of 71, a highly regarded writer, José Cardoso Pires, suffers a major stroke and loses his memory and the abil

Sombras Brancas

2023•Fantasy
★7.5
Mysteries of Lisbon (2010) movie poster
★7.5

Mysteries of Lisbon: The tragic story of the many lives of Father Dinis, his dark origins and his pious works, and the different fates of all

Mysteries of Lisbon

2010•Drama
★7.4
My Name Is Bernadette (2011) movie poster
★7.4

My Name Is Bernadette: Between February and July 1858, in the Massabielle cave, the Virgin appeared eighteen times to Bernadette Soubirous, a m

My Name Is Bernadette

2011•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Maria João Bastos has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Memórias do Cárcere Ana Plácido Flop Similar →
2026 Santo António - Flop Similar →
2023 Sombras Brancas Alexandra Alpha Super Hit Similar →
2019 Último Acto - Flop Similar →
2014 Casanova Variations Lady Doctor Flop Similar →
2013 Bairro Diana Flop Similar →
2012 A Moral Conjugal - Flop Similar →
2012 Lines of Wellington Maria de Jesus Almeida Average Similar →
2012 Em Câmara Lenta Ma Vie Flop Similar →
2012 Intriga Fatal Bárbara Flop Similar →
2011 My Name Is Bernadette Sophie Pailhasson Hit Similar →
2011 Catarina and the others Woman 1 Flop Similar →
2010 Mysteries of Lisbon Ângela de Lima Super Hit Similar →
2010 O Inimigo Sem Rosto Nina Average Similar →
2010 Shoot Me Teresa Flop Similar →
2009 O Último Condenado à Morte Adelaide Flop Similar →
2006 In Evil Hour Rebeca Assis Average Similar →
2001 Cavaleiros De Água Doce Susana Super Hit Similar →
2000 Alta Fidelidade Carla Super Hit Similar →
N/A Uma Praia em Nossas Vidas - Flop Similar →

Maria João Bastos - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maria João Bastos?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maria João Bastos is "Cavaleiros De Água Doce" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Maria João Bastos acted in?

Maria João Bastos has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maria João Bastos?

Other notable films include "Alta Fidelidade", "Sombras Brancas", and "Mysteries of Lisbon".

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