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High Expectations (2017)

Name: High Expectations
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2017-10-05
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Gigante Léo, Camila Márdila, Felipe Abib, Maria Eduarda de Carvalho, Milhem Cortaz

High Expectations (2017), directed by Alvaro Campos, starring Gigante Léo and Camila Márdila.

10/05/2017 BR Comedy 1h 30m

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Décio is a winning horse trainer who works at the Rio de Janeiro’s Jockey Club, where Lena runs an indebted coffee shop that she inherited. Worried about her financial situation and having to take care of her younger brother who is in a wheelchair, Lena never smiles. In love, Décio must overcome his shyness to get close to her, especially with him being only 1.20m tall. He will do anything to get Lena's attention, including becoming a comedian, just so he can see Lena smile.

What the catalogue says about this film

Film 3 of 13 by Pedro Antônio in the catalogue

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Julio CostantiniCinematography
Alvaro CamposDirector, Producer, Screenplay
Pedro AntônioDirector, Producer, Screenplay
Danilo LemosEditing

Trivia

It premiered on October 5, 2017, a Thursday.
It runs 1h30 — a typical feature length.
Its original title is "Altas Expectativas".
As of September 21, 2026, it is on no subscription service in Brazil — only to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
This film's quiz has 11 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

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StudiosGlobo Filmes, Telecine, Dois Moleques Produções
CountriesBrazil
LanguagesPortuguese
StatusReleased

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Julio Costantini Cinematography
Alvaro Campos Director
Pedro Antônio Director
Danilo Lemos Editing
Sérgio Mekler Editing
Zaga Martelletto Editing
Alvaro Campos Producer
Pedro Antônio Producer
Alvaro Campos Screenplay
Pedro Antônio Screenplay

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What is High Expectations about?

High Expectations: Décio is a winning horse trainer who works at the Rio de Janeiro’s Jockey Club, where Lena runs an indebted coffee shop that she inherited. Worried about her financial situation and having to take care of her younger brother who is in a wheelchair, Lena never smiles. In love, Décio must overcome his shyness to get clo…

Who directed High Expectations?

High Expectations was directed by Alvaro Campos and Pedro Antônio in 2017.

Who stars in High Expectations?

The cast of High Expectations includes Gigante Léo, Camila Márdila, Felipe Abib, Maria Eduarda de Carvalho and Milhem Cortaz.

How long is High Expectations?

High Expectations runs for 90 minutes, or 1h30.

Where can I watch High Expectations?

High Expectations is available on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.