# Aquarius (2016) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/aquarius-2016/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Editorial Rating | 96/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 72% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 87/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Kleber Mendonça Filho |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 146 min |

## Quick answer

Aquarius (2016) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Sônia Braga commands every frame in this elegy for memory, architecture, and stubborn dignity. Critics and audiences diverge (96% critic vs 72% audience). Metascore 87/100. Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.

## Celluloid verdict

Sônia Braga commands every frame in this elegy for memory, architecture, and stubborn dignity.

## Synopsis

A retired music critic refuses to sell her apartment to developers gentrifying her Recife beach block, becoming a symbol of resistance.

## Cast

Sônia Braga, Maeve Jinkings, Irandhir Santos

## Where to watch

Turkey: MUBI

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Aquarius worth watching?**
Aquarius holds a 84% Celluloid Score. Sônia Braga commands every frame in this elegy for memory, architecture, and stubborn dignity.

**What is Aquarius about?**
A retired music critic refuses to sell her apartment to developers gentrifying her Recife beach block, becoming a symbol of resistance.

**Who directed Aquarius?**
Aquarius (2016) was directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Aquarius?**
84% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (96/100), Metascore (87/100), Letterboxd (3.8/5), and IMDb (7.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Aquarius?**
Aquarius is on MUBI in Turkey. Availability varies by region.

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