Where to watch Pixote in Canada
Pixote is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 30 May 2026.
About Pixote
Pixote is a 1980 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Héctor Babenco, starring Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião and Gilberto Moura. It has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 243 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Pixote in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Pixote trailer
Overview
10-year-old Pixote endures torture, degradation, and corruption at a local youth detention center where two of its members are murdered by policemen who frame Lilica, a 17-year-old trans hustler. Pixote helps Lilica and three other boys escape and they start to make their living by a life of crime which only escalates to more violence and death.
Top cast
Fernando Ramos da Silva
Pixote
Jorge Julião
Lilica
Gilberto Moura
Dito
Edilson Lino
Chico
Zenildo Oliveira Santos
Fumaça
Claudio Bernardo
Garatao
Israel Feres David
Roberto Pie de Plata
Jose Nilson Martin Dos Santos
Diego
Marília Pêra
Sueli
Jardel Filho
Sapatos Brancos
Rubens de Falco
Judge
Elke Maravilha
Débora
Tony Tornado
Cristal
Beatriz Segall
Widow
João José Pompeo
Almir
Rubens Rollo
Diretor
Emílio Fontana
Delegado
Luiz Serra
Journalist
Ariclê Perez
Teacher
Joe Kantor
Foreigner
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Pixote in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Pixote on Criterion Channel.
Is Pixote on Netflix?+
Pixote is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Pixote?+
Pixote has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
Who stars in Pixote?+
Pixote stars Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura, Edilson Lino and Zenildo Oliveira Santos.
When did Pixote come out?+
Pixote is a 1980 movie directed by Héctor Babenco.
What genre is Pixote?+
Pixote is Crime and Drama film.
Who directed Pixote?+
Pixote was directed by Héctor Babenco.
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