The Middle of the World (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Middle of the World is a 2004 drama directed by Vicente Amorim, starring Wagner Moura, Cláudia Abreu and Ravi Ramos Lacerda. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $13,278 worldwide. Critics gave it 32 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Vicente Amorim
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Film Movement
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Middle of the World About?
The premise of The Middle of the World without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Facing unemployment, a truck driver and his family undertake a challenging 2,000-mile journey across the country by bicycle. They are searching for a new life and opportunities that can restore dignity and prosperity to their family. The arduous trip tests their resilience and determination as they navigate the open road.
The Middle of the World Cast
Wagner Moura leads the cast, with Cláudia Abreu and Ravi Ramos Lacerda. Directed by Vicente Amorim.
- Director Vicente Amorim
More from Vicente Amorim
More films directed by Vicente Amorim, best-rated first: Good, Rio, I Love You, Yakuza Princess and Duetto.
The Middle of the World Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Middle of the World 32 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 32 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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The Middle of the World Plot Summary
What happens in The Middle of the World from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Romão Wagner Moura and Rose Cláudia Abreu are a poor couple living in Paraíba, in search of a job that pays around R$1,000 a month—the amount Romão believes is the minimum needed to feed his children. They decide to embark on a bicycle journey to Rio de Janeiro with their five children: Antônio Ravi Ramos Lacerda (the teenager); Rodney (Manoel Sebastião Alves Filho); Clévis (Felipe Newton Silva Rodrigues); Suelena (Cícera Cristina Almino de Lima); and newborn Cícero (Cícero Wesley A. Ferreira).
Full summary
The whole story of The Middle of the World, scene by scene
The Middle of the World Box Office
The Middle of the World grossed $13,278 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.3K
- International
- $13.3K
How Well Do You Know The Middle of the World?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What monthly salary does Romão believe is the minimum needed to feed his children?
The Middle of the World Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “El camino de las nubes” and “云之路, გზა ღრუბლებისკენ”.
- Also known as
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- El camino de las nubes
- 云之路, გზა ღრუბლებისკენ
- Дорога в облака
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The Middle of the World FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Middle of the World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Middle of the World?
The Middle of the World runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Middle of the World released?
The Middle of the World was released on April 9, 2004.
Who directed The Middle of the World?
The Middle of the World was directed by Vicente Amorim.
More films by Vicente Amorim Who is in the cast of The Middle of the World?
The Middle of the World stars Wagner Moura, Cláudia Abreu and Ravi Ramos Lacerda.
How much did The Middle of the World make at the box office?
The Middle of the World grossed $13,278 worldwide.
How is The Middle of the World rated?
The Middle of the World has 32 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does The Middle of the World have a post-credit scene?
No. The Middle of the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Middle of the World in?
The original language of The Middle of the World is Portuguese.
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