Rui Mendes - Actor Profile

Rui Mendes

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
29Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

Rui Mendes Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Rui Mendes reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 55% of Rui Mendes'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 Fábula em Veneza, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Rui Mendes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rui Mendes's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Fábula em Veneza (1991) movie poster
★10.0

Fábula em Veneza: A middle-aged musician speaks of various themes - innocence, friendship, seduction, fascination, love, death - immediate

Fábula em Veneza

1991•Drama
★10.0
The Fault (1980) movie poster
★10.0

The Fault: Guinea-Bissau: Portuguese Colony, year: 1973. An Ex-military returns to his hometown. Bringing back with him a vague sen

The Fault

1980•Drama
★9.0
La Guérilléra (1982) movie poster
★9.0

La Guérilléra:

La Guérilléra

1982•War
★8.5
Os Abismos da Meia-Noite (1984) movie poster
★8.5

Os Abismos da Meia-Noite: Irene is an agent for an insurance company. She is given the job of investigating the disappearance of an elderly librar

Os Abismos da Meia-Noite

1984•Drama
★8.0
Antes a Sorte Que Tal Morte (1981) movie poster
★8.0

Antes a Sorte Que Tal Morte: Luís - ex-student in Lisbon and ex-combatant in Africa - finds, after returning, Maria, secretary who has a relationship

Antes a Sorte Que Tal Morte

1981

Full Filmography

Every movie Rui Mendes has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Santo António - Flop Similar →
2022 A Traição do Padre Martinho Bispo Flop Similar →
2022 Curral de Moinas - The People's Bankers Albano Hit Similar →
2021 The Christmas Eve Nicolau Hit Similar →
2021 Robalo Narrator Flop Similar →
2019 Golpe de Sorte - Um Conto de Natal Natário Garcia Flop Similar →
2019 Quero-te Tanto! Mudo Flop Similar →
2017 A Família Ventura Frederico Flop Similar →
2015 Uma Nova Onda de Liberdade: A História do Madame Satã - Average Similar →
2015 The Portuguese Falcon Professor Peninha Hit Similar →
2012 Laurinha - Flop Similar →
2012 A Viagem do Senhor Ulisses Fernando Ulisses Flop Similar →
2010 O Tenente Miguel Bombarda Flop Similar →
2004 The Miracle According to Salomé restaurant owner Flop Similar →
1995 Paraíso Perdido Cristovão Hit Similar →
1993 The End of the World Juiz Hit Similar →
1992 Dark at Noon Employe Hit Similar →
1991 Fábula em Veneza Father Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Emissaries of Khalom - Hit Similar →
1984 Os Abismos da Meia-Noite Ricardo Super Hit Similar →
1982 La Guérilléra - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Life Is Beautiful Ex-Carbonário Hit Similar →
1981 Francisca Manuel Negrão Hit Similar →
1981 Antes a Sorte Que Tal Morte Luiz Vaz Super Hit Similar →
1980 The Fault Jerónimo Super Hit Similar →
1978 Neither Bird Nor Fish - Super Hit Similar →
1978 O Meu Nome É... João Rodrigues Average Similar →
1977 O Outro Teatro ou As Coisas Pertencem a Quem as Torna Melhores - Flop Similar →
1962 Dom Roberto Serafim Hit Similar →

Rui Mendes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rui Mendes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rui Mendes is "Fábula em Veneza" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Rui Mendes acted in?

Rui Mendes has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rui Mendes?

Other notable films include "The Fault", "La Guérilléra", and "Os Abismos da Meia-Noite".

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