Gilberto Gil: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 78
- on screen
- 1969–2025
- box office
- $26.1M
- average score
- 81
Gilberto Gil's Career in Numbers
Gilberto Gil's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Gilberto Gil works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Demiurge (1972) to Samba Infinite (2025), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Gilberto Gil Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 3
- 1990s 2
- 2020s 2
The 1980s were Gilberto Gil's busiest decade, with 3 films.
Gilberto Gil Movies by Genre
- Fantasy 3
- Music 2
- Documentary 1
- Comedy 1
- History 1
Fantasy is the genre Gilberto Gil has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of music (2).
Gilberto Gil Career Milestones
- First film
- The Demiurge 1972
- Newest film
- Samba Infinite 2025
Gilberto Gil Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Gilberto Gil is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 81. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Gilberto Gil Movies as an Actor
8
Gilberto Gil in Documentaries & Specials
70- 2025
Rita Lee: Mania de Você as Self · Documentary - 2025
Cazuza: Good News as Self · Documentary - 2023
They Shot the Piano Player as Self · Animation Worldwide box office: $397K Movie Echo Score: 76 - 2023
Bios: Os Paralamas do Sucesso as Self · Documentary - 2023
Chic Show as Self · Documentary - 2022
Môa, Mother Africa Roots as Self · Documentary - 2022
Lupicínio Rodrigues, Confessions of a Sufferer as Self · Documentary - 2022
Breaking Myths as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2022
Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2019
Gilberto Gil Antologia Vol.1 as Self · Documentary - 2019
Dorivando Saravá, o Preto Que Virou Mar as Self · Music - 2019
Refavela 40 as Self · Music - 2019
October as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $310K Movie Echo Score: 85 - 2019
Dorival Caymmi - Um Homem de Afetos as Self · Documentary - 2019
O Barato de Iacanga as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2018
All Love Songs as Self · Romance - 2018
Dê Lembranças a Todos as Self · Documentary - 2017
Torquato Neto - Every Hour of the End as Self · Documentary - 2017
Axé: Music of a People as Self · Music - 2017
O Nome Dela é Gal as Self · Documentary - 2016
Pitanga as Self · Documentary - 2016
Beard, Hair & Stache as Self · Documentary - 2016
Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World as Self · Documentary - 2016
Yorimatã as Self · Music - 2015
Rogério Duarte, o Tropikaoslista as Self · Documentary - 2015
Circo Voador - A Nave as Self · Documentary - 2015
Two Friends, a Century of Music as Self · Music - 2014
Dominguinhos as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $48.5K - 2014
Copacabana, Mon Amour: A Restauração as Self · Documentary - 2013
A Farra do Circo as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $5.82K - 2013
Viramundo as Self · Documentary - 2012
Futuro do Pretérito: Tropicalismo Now! as Self · Drama - 2012
Tropicália as Self · Music Worldwide box office: $387K - 2012
Jorge Mautner: Son of the Holocaust as Self · Fantasy - 2012
Aperana Street 52 as Self · Documentary - 2011
Especial: Ivete, Gil e Caetano as Self · Music - 2011
Canções do Exílio: A Labareda Que Lambeu Tudo as Self · Documentary - 2010
2012: Time for Change as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $68.3K - 2010
A Night in 67 as Self · Music - 2009
Hello, Hello, Terezinha! as Self · Documentary - 2009
Dzi Croquettes as Self · Documentary - 2008
Loki: Arnaldo Baptista as Self · Music - 2008
The Man Who Bottled Clouds as Self · Documentary - 2008
Jards Macalé - Um Morcego na Porta Principal as Self · Documentary - 2006
O Sol - Caminhando contra o vento as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $31.9K - 2006
Fabricating Tom Zé as Self · Documentary - 2005
Vinicius de Moraes as Self - Singer 'Formosa' · Documentary - 2005
Maria Bethânia: Música é Perfume as Self · Documentary - 2005
Looking for Black Orpheus as Self · Documentary - 2005
Phono 73: A Country and its Music as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2004
The Miracle of Candeal as Self · Music Worldwide box office: $24.8M - 2003
Born To Be Blind as Self (uncredited) · Documentary - 2003
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Outros (Doces) Bárbaros as Self · Music - 2002
Viva São João! as Self · Documentary - 2002
Gilberto Gil: Tempo Rei as Self · Music - 2001
Samba Riachão as Self · Documentary - 2000
O Povo Brasileiro as Self · Documentary - 1998
Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds as Self - Narrator · Documentary - 1996
Bahia de Todos os Sambas as Self · Documentary - 1994
Acústico MTV: Gilberto Gil as Self · Documentary - 1992
Torquato Neto, O Anjo Torto da Tropicália as Self · Documentary - 1989
Chico, or the Country of the Lost Delicacy as Self · Documentary - 1989
Ôrí as Self · Documentary - 1988
Hunting Season as Self · Documentary - 1987
Black Fragments of Samba - Gilberto Gil, Serene Passion as Self · Documentary - 1986
Infinita Tropicália as Self · Music - 1981
Brasil as Self · Documentary - 1977
Os Doces Bárbaros as Self · Music - 1974
Álbum de Música as Self · Documentary - 1969
Bahia, For Example as Self · Documentary
Who Gilberto Gil Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Gilberto Gil shares the most films with. Fernando Trueba comes first, with 2 films together, followed by David Byrne (2).
Gilberto Gil: Questions & Answers
How many movies Gilberto Gil has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Gilberto Gil been in?
Gilberto Gil is credited on 78 films, from 1969 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Gilberto Gil's highest-grossing movie?
The Miracle of Candeal (2004) is Gilberto Gil's biggest box office hit, with $24.8M worldwide, ahead of They Shot the Piano Player (2023) ($397K). Across every film with box office figures, Gilberto Gil's movies have made $26.1M.
Gilberto Gil's biggest hits What is the best Gilberto Gil movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Gilberto Gil's best-rated film is October (2019) with a score of 85, followed by They Shot the Piano Player (2023) (76).
Best Gilberto Gil movies, ranked What is Gilberto Gil's newest movie?
The most recent film on Gilberto Gil's filmography is Samba Infinite (2025), in the role of Librarian.
Who does Gilberto Gil work with most often?
Gilberto Gil shares the most films with Fernando Trueba (2 films), David Byrne (2 films) and Léa Garcia (2 films).
The Best Gilberto Gil Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 78 credits.
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