Outlaw 2024
Brazilian crime drama *Outlaw (2024)* directed by João Wainer dives into the gritty underworld of Rio de Janeiro's Rocinha in the 1980s, where power shifts between bicheiros and drug lords shape the fate of communities.
Director: João Wainer
Cast
Maria Bomani
Rebeca
Jean Luís Amorim
Pará
Milhem Cortaz
Seu Amoroso
João Vitor Nascimento
Carcará
Jorge Hissa
Cara Murcha
Michely Gabriely
Rebeca (Criança)
JP Rufino
Menor B
Wilson Rabelo
Zildo
MC Marechal
Gil
Thaís Gullin
Madame
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Outlaw (2024) about?
*Outlaw (2024)* follows Rebeca, who at age nine is sold into Rocinha's dangerous world of crime and power struggles. She grows from servitude to becoming the influential wife—and later successor—of a top drug lord, navigating violence, betrayal, and her own ruthless ambition in 1980s Rio de Janeiro.
Who directed Outlaw?
João Wainer directed *Outlaw (2024)*, bringing his sharp eye for intense social dramas to this crime-filled narrative.
Who stars in Outlaw?
The film stars Maria Bomani in a standout role as Rebeca, alongside Jean Luís Amorim, Milhem Cortaz, João Vitor Nascimento, and Jorge Hissa.
Is Outlaw (2024) worth watching?
*Outlaw (2024)* offers a gripping, raw exploration of crime and survival, with Maria Bomani delivering a powerhouse performance. Fans of intense crime dramas and Brazilian cinema will find its unflinching portrayal of power and ambition compelling.
How long is Outlaw?
The film has a runtime of 80 minutes.
About Outlaw (2024) — A Female Crime Kingpin's Rise in Rio's 1980s Underworld
Brazilian crime drama *Outlaw (2024)* directed by João Wainer dives into the gritty underworld of Rio de Janeiro's Rocinha in the 1980s, where power shifts between bicheiros and drug lords shape the fate of communities. At just nine years old, Rebeca is sold into servitude, later rising through the ranks to become the wife—and eventual successor—of a powerful drug dealer. Wainer crafts a raw, electrifying portrait of crime, violence, and love, anchored by Maria Bomani's commanding performance as Rebeca. The film blends intense drama with the harsh realities of survival in a contested landscape.
With its pulsating energy and unflinching portrayal of a female antihero, *Outlaw (2024)* delivers a gripping narrative steeped in Brazilian social and criminal history.
