Matheus Nachtergaele: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 53
- on screen
- 1997–2024
- box office
- $37.9M
- average score
- 75
- Born
- January 3, 1968 (age 58)
- Birthplace
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Citizenship
- Brazilian
- Occupations
- Actor, Director, Screenwriter
- Years active
- 1992-present
The Best Matheus Nachtergaele Movies
The films of Matheus Nachtergaele that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: City of God (2003) leads with $30.7M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $30.7M City of God 2003 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $4.96M The Well Beloved One 2010 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $831K Birdwatchers 2008 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $490K Zama 2018 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $398K Four Days in September 1997 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $202K Bog of Beasts 2006 · Drama
Matheus Nachtergaele's Career in Numbers
Matheus Nachtergaele's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Matheus Nachtergaele works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Anahy de las Misiones (1997) to Antonio Candido, Final Notes (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Matheus Nachtergaele Movies by Decade
- 1990s 9
- 2000s 17
- 2010s 13
- 2020s 9
The 2000s were Matheus Nachtergaele's busiest decade, with 17 films.
Matheus Nachtergaele Movies by Genre
- Drama 29
- Comedy 6
- Documentary 3
- Crime 3
- Sci-Fi 1
- Animation 1
- Family 1
- Thriller 1
- Fantasy 1
- Adventure 1
Drama is the genre Matheus Nachtergaele has worked in most, with 29 films, ahead of comedy (6).
Matheus Nachtergaele Career Milestones
- First film
- Anahy de las Misiones 1997
- Biggest box office hit
- City of God $30.7M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- King Car Movie Echo Score 78
- Newest film
- Antonio Candido, Final Notes 2024
Matheus Nachtergaele Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Matheus Nachtergaele is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Matheus Nachtergaele Movies as an Actor
48- 2024
The Rogue’s Trial as João Grilo / Jesus / Diabo · Comedy - 2024
Antonio Candido, Final Notes as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2023
Peréio, Eu Te Odeio! Documentary - 2023
Heavier Is the Sky as Antônio · Drama - 2022
Julia’s Lover Drama - 2022
King Car as Zé Macaco · Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2021
Get the Goat as Trindade · Crime Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2020
The Club of Angels as Lucídio · Drama Worldwide box office: $6.12K - 2020
All the Women in the World as Cabral · Drama - 2018
The City of Pirates as Ivan (voice) · Animation - 2018
Zama as Vicuña Porto, Soldado Gaspar Toledo · Drama Worldwide box office: $490K Movie Echo Score: 76 - 2017
492: A Man Called Death as Luciano · Crime Worldwide box office: $90.6K - 2015
Big Jet as Seu Xico/Nelson · Drama - 2015
When I Stopped Worrying About Scoundrels as João Carlos · Comedy - 2015
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Ó Paí, Ó - O Filme as Queixão / Moisés · Drama - 2014
Blue Blood as Gaetan · Drama - 2014
Sweet Mother as Fernando de Souza · Comedy - 2013
Trinta as Joãosinho Trinta · Drama Worldwide box office: $48K - 2013
Bald Mountain as Coronel Carvalho · Drama Worldwide box office: $12.9K - 2012
Sweet Mother as Fernando de Souza · Family - 2012
Rat Fever as Pazinho · Drama Worldwide box office: $105K - 2010
The Well Beloved One as Dirceu Borboleta · Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.96M - 2008
Birdwatchers as Dimas · Drama Worldwide box office: $831K - 2008
Queridos Amigos as Tito · Drama - 2007
A Meeting with Milton Santos as Narrador · Documentary - 2006
Bog of Beasts as Everardo · Drama Worldwide box office: $202K - 2006
Journey to the End of the Night as Nazda · Thriller Worldwide box office: $49.2K - 2005
Conception as X · Drama - 2005
Red Carpet as Quinzinho · Comedy - 2005
Delicate Crime as Actor in play 'woyzeck o brasileiro' · Drama - 2005
Dry Movie as Salustiano · Drama - 2004
Nina as Pintor · Drama - 2003
The Storytellers as Souza · Drama - 2003
City of God Drama Worldwide box office: $30.7M - 2002
Mango Yellow as Dunga · Drama - 2001
Bufo & Spallanzani as Agenor · Crime - 2001
Os Maias as Teodorico 'Raposão' · Drama - 2000
A Dog’s Will as João Grilo · Fantasy - 2000
A Muralha as Padre Miguel · Drama - 1999
Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum: O Filme as Rato · Adventure - 1999
O Enfermeiro as Procópio · Comedy - 1999
Twins Horror - 1999
O Auto da Compadecida as João Grilo · Drama - 1998
Midnight as Francisco · Drama - 1998
Kenoma as Pedro · Drama - 1998
Hilda Furacão as Cintura Fina · Drama - 1997
Anahy de las Misiones Drama - 1997
Four Days in September as Severino Barroso / Jonas · Drama Worldwide box office: $398K
Matheus Nachtergaele in Documentaries & Specials
5Who Is Matheus Nachtergaele?
Matheus Nachtergaele was born in São Paulo, Brazil in 1968 and is 58 years old. Credited on films since 1997, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Matheus Nachtergaele, born on January 3, 1968, is an eminent Brazilian actor, director, and screenwriter. The São Paulo native has left a significant imprint on the Brazilian film industry. He is best known for his roles in a number of noted films, including the 1997 film 'Four Days in September' and the 2002 movie, 'City of God.' His acting prowess earned him the Best Actor award twice at the Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro. He claimed these awards for his roles in the films 'Midnight (1998)' in 2000 and 'O Auto da Compadecida (2000)' in 2001. In addition to this, he won the Best Actor award for 'Mango Yellow' at XIII Cine Ceará in 2003. In 2008, Nachtergaele expanded his horizons to direction and made his directorial debut with 'The Dead Girl's Feast.' His latest works include films such as 'Get the Goat (2021)' and upcoming 'Heavier Is the Sky (2023)'. Openly bisexual, Nachtergaele has always been candid about his personal life and continues to contribute significantly to the world of cinema.
Who Matheus Nachtergaele Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Matheus Nachtergaele shares the most films with. Fernanda Montenegro comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Dira Paes (4).
Matheus Nachtergaele: Questions & Answers
How many movies Matheus Nachtergaele has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Matheus Nachtergaele been in?
Matheus Nachtergaele is credited on 53 films, from 1997 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Matheus Nachtergaele's highest-grossing movie?
City of God (2003) is Matheus Nachtergaele's biggest box office hit, with $30.7M worldwide, ahead of The Well Beloved One (2010) ($4.96M). Across every film with box office figures, Matheus Nachtergaele's movies have made $37.9M.
Matheus Nachtergaele's biggest hits What is the best Matheus Nachtergaele movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Matheus Nachtergaele's best-rated film is King Car (2022) with a score of 78, followed by Zama (2018) (76).
Best Matheus Nachtergaele movies, ranked How old is Matheus Nachtergaele?
Matheus Nachtergaele is 58 years old, born on January 3, 1968 in São Paulo, Brazil.
What is Matheus Nachtergaele's newest movie?
The most recent film on Matheus Nachtergaele's filmography is The Rogue’s Trial (2024), in the role of João Grilo / Jesus / Diabo.
Who does Matheus Nachtergaele work with most often?
Matheus Nachtergaele shares the most films with Fernanda Montenegro (9 films), Dira Paes (4 films) and Mariana Nunes (3 films).
The Best Matheus Nachtergaele Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 53 credits.
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