Matheus Nachtergaele
ActingAbout Matheus Nachtergaele
Matheus Nachtergaele OMC (São Paulo, January 3, 1968) is a Brazilian actor, director and author. Nachtergaele has won several awards, including five APCA Awards, three Grande Otelo Awards, two Guarani Awards and three Quality Brasil Awards. He showed his talent in many roles, both in cinema and television. Best known for City of God, Central Station and A Dog's Will.
Matheus Nachtergaele Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Matheus Nachtergaele reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Matheus Nachtergaele's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 58% of Matheus Nachtergaele'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 O Curupira, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Matheus Nachtergaele Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Matheus Nachtergaele's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Matheus Nachtergaele has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Rogue's Trial | João Grilo / Jesus / Diabo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Amizade | himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Peréio, Eu Te Odeio! | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Pictures of Ghosts | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Heavier Is the Sky | Antônio | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Club of Angels | Lucídio | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Julia's Lover | Sandro | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | King Car | Zé Macaco | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Get the Goat | Trindade | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mercy | Aurélio | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Tito and the Birds | Dr. Rufus (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The City of Pirates | Ivan (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | How Do You See Me? | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | All Paulos in the World - Paulo José | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | 492: A Man Called Death | Luciano | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Zama | Vicuña Porto / Gaspar Toledo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Serpent | Paulo | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Don't Call Me Son | Matheus | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | When I Stopped Worrying About Scoundrels | João Carlos | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Ó Paí, Ó - O Filme | Queixão / Moisés | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Blue Blood | Gaètan | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Bald Mountain | Coronel Carvalho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Trinta | Joãosinho Trinta | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Sweet Mother | Fernando de Souza | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Rat Fever | Pazinho | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Well Beloved One | Dirceu Borboleta | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Black Virgin | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Birdwatchers | Dimas | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | 500 Almas | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Bog of Beasts | Everardo | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Meeting with Milton Santos | Narrador | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Journey to the End of the Night | Nazda | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Red Carpet | Quinzinho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Delicate Crime | Actor in play 'woyzeck o brasileiro' | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dry Movie | Salustiano | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Nina | Pintor | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Storytellers | Souza | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | O Curupira | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Cidade de Deus: Oficina dos Atores | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Eclipse | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | City of God | Sandro Cenoura - Carrot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Mango Yellow | Dunga | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | At the Edge of the Earth | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | A Dog's Will | João Grilo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Castle Ra-Tim-Bum: The Movie | Rato | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Twins | Rapaz | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Midnight | Francisco | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Kenoma | Pedro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Central Station | Isaías Paiva | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Four Days in September | Severino Barroso / Jonas | Super Hit | Similar → |
Matheus Nachtergaele - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Matheus Nachtergaele?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Matheus Nachtergaele is "O Curupira" with a rating of 9.2/10.
How many movies has Matheus Nachtergaele acted in?
Matheus Nachtergaele has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Matheus Nachtergaele?
Other notable films include "500 Almas", "Amizade", and "Sweet Mother".