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Matheus Nachtergaele, actor
Actor

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
Biggest hits

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.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

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

  1. 1990s 9
  2. 2000s 17
  3. 2010s 13
  4. 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
53 credits

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
  1. 2024 The Rogue’s Trial (2024) movie poster The Rogue’s Trial as João Grilo / Jesus / Diabo · Comedy
  2. 2024 Antonio Candido, Final Notes (2024) movie poster Antonio Candido, Final Notes as Narrator (voice) · Documentary
  3. 2023 Peréio, Eu Te Odeio! (2023) movie poster Peréio, Eu Te Odeio! Documentary
  4. 2023 Heavier Is the Sky (2023) movie poster Heavier Is the Sky as Antônio · Drama
  5. 2022 Julia’s Lover (2022) movie poster Julia’s Lover Drama
  6. 2022 King Car (2022) movie poster King Car as Zé Macaco · Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 78
  7. 2021 Get the Goat (2021) movie poster Get the Goat as Trindade · Crime Movie Echo Score: 70
  8. 2020 The Club of Angels (2020) movie poster The Club of Angels as Lucídio · Drama
  9. 2020 All the Women in the World (2020) movie poster All the Women in the World as Cabral · Drama
  10. 2018 The City of Pirates (2018) movie poster The City of Pirates as Ivan (voice) · Animation
  11. 2018 Zama (2018) movie poster Zama as Vicuña Porto, Soldado Gaspar Toledo · Drama Movie Echo Score: 76
  12. 2017 492: A Man Called Death (2017) movie poster 492: A Man Called Death as Luciano · Crime
  13. 2015 Big Jet (2015) movie poster Big Jet as Seu Xico/Nelson · Drama
  14. 2015 When I Stopped Worrying About Scoundrels (2015) movie poster When I Stopped Worrying About Scoundrels as João Carlos · Comedy
  15. 2015 Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Ó Paí, Ó - O Filme (2015) movie poster Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Ó Paí, Ó - O Filme as Queixão / Moisés · Drama
  16. 2014 Blue Blood (2014) movie poster Blue Blood as Gaetan · Drama
  17. 2014 Sweet Mother (2014) movie poster Sweet Mother as Fernando de Souza · Comedy
  18. 2013 Trinta (2013) movie poster Trinta as Joãosinho Trinta · Drama
  19. 2013 Bald Mountain (2013) movie poster Bald Mountain as Coronel Carvalho · Drama
  20. 2012 Sweet Mother (2012) movie poster Sweet Mother as Fernando de Souza · Family
  21. 2012 Rat Fever (2012) movie poster Rat Fever as Pazinho · Drama
  22. 2010 The Well Beloved One (2010) movie poster The Well Beloved One as Dirceu Borboleta · Comedy
  23. 2008 Birdwatchers (2008) movie poster Birdwatchers as Dimas · Drama
  24. 2008 Queridos Amigos (2008) movie poster Queridos Amigos as Tito · Drama
  25. 2007 A Meeting with Milton Santos (2007) movie poster A Meeting with Milton Santos as Narrador · Documentary
  26. 2006 Bog of Beasts (2006) movie poster Bog of Beasts as Everardo · Drama
  27. 2006 Journey to the End of the Night (2006) movie poster Journey to the End of the Night as Nazda · Thriller
  28. 2005 Conception (2005) movie poster Conception as X · Drama
  29. 2005 Red Carpet (2005) movie poster Red Carpet as Quinzinho · Comedy
  30. 2005 Delicate Crime (2005) movie poster Delicate Crime as Actor in play 'woyzeck o brasileiro' · Drama
  31. 2005 Dry Movie (2005) movie poster Dry Movie as Salustiano · Drama
  32. 2004 Nina (2004) movie poster Nina as Pintor · Drama
  33. 2003 The Storytellers (2003) movie poster The Storytellers as Souza · Drama
  34. 2003 City of God (2003) movie poster City of God Drama
  35. 2002 Mango Yellow (2002) movie poster Mango Yellow as Dunga · Drama
  36. 2001 Bufo & Spallanzani (2001) movie poster Bufo & Spallanzani as Agenor · Crime
  37. 2001 Os Maias (2001) movie poster Os Maias as Teodorico 'Raposão' · Drama
  38. 2000 A Dog’s Will (2000) movie poster A Dog’s Will as João Grilo · Fantasy
  39. 2000 A Muralha (2000) movie poster A Muralha as Padre Miguel · Drama
  40. 1999 Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum: O Filme (1999) movie poster Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum: O Filme as Rato · Adventure
  41. 1999 O Enfermeiro (1999) movie poster O Enfermeiro as Procópio · Comedy
  42. 1999 Twins (1999) movie poster Twins Horror
  43. 1999 O Auto da Compadecida (1999) movie poster O Auto da Compadecida as João Grilo · Drama
  44. 1998 Midnight (1998) movie poster Midnight as Francisco · Drama
  45. 1998 Kenoma (1998) movie poster Kenoma as Pedro · Drama
  46. 1998 Hilda Furacão (1998) movie poster Hilda Furacão as Cintura Fina · Drama
  47. 1997 Anahy de las Misiones (1997) movie poster Anahy de las Misiones Drama
  48. 1997 Four Days in September (1997) movie poster Four Days in September as Severino Barroso / Jonas · Drama

Matheus Nachtergaele in Documentaries & Specials

5
  1. 2023 Amizade (2023) movie poster Amizade as himself · Documentary
  2. 2017 How Do You See Me? (2017) movie poster How Do You See Me? as Self · Documentary
  3. 2017 All Paulos in the World - Paulo José (2017) movie poster All Paulos in the World - Paulo José as Self · Documentary
  4. 2003 Cidade de Deus: Oficina dos Atores (2003) movie poster Cidade de Deus: Oficina dos Atores as Himself · Documentary
  5. 2000 O Povo Brasileiro (2000) movie poster O Povo Brasileiro as Self · Documentary
Biography

Who 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.

Works with

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).

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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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