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Elite Squad
On the streets of Rio only the elite survive
2007·1h 55m·★ 8.1
Portuguese original
In 1997, before the visit of the pope to Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento from BOPE (Special Police Operations Battalion) is assigned to eliminate the risks of the drug dealers in a dangerous slum nearby where the pope intends to be lodged.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A tension-first choice where uncertainty, investigation, or escalating pressure is a major part of the appeal.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a plot with questions to chase rather than a purely relaxed watch.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 55m
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Start here
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer, then use the drama and action cues to decide whether the tone fits.
Cast
Who's in it
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