A Dog's Will
O Auto da Compadecida · Guel Arraes
A Dog's Will is a comedy and drama movie released in 2000, directed by Guel Arraes, starring Matheus Nachtergaele, Selton Mello and Fernanda Montenegro. It runs 1h 44min. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Globoplay and Telecine Amazon Channel.
Official synopsis
Lying with faith is not always a sin.
The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.
Where to watch A Dog's Will
Availability in Brazil · updated 29/09/2026
Trailer for A Dog's Will
O Auto da Compadecida - A Dog's Will TRAILER subtitled in English - link to film in the description · YouTube
Cast of A Dog's Will
12 actors
Matheus Nachtergaele
as João Grilo
Selton Mello
as Chicó
Fernanda Montenegro
as Compadecida
Rogério Cardoso
as Padre João
Denise Fraga
as Dora
Diogo Vilela
as Eurico
Luís Melo
as Diabo
Virginia Cavendish
as Rosinha
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- Director
- Guel Arraes
- Cinematography
- Félix Monti
- Editing
- Paulo Henrique Farias, Ubiraci de Motta
- Music
- Sérgio Campelo
- Production
- Guel Arraes
- Screenplay
- João Falcão, Adriana Falcão, Guel Arraes
Where you've seen the cast of A Dog's Will
- Fernanda Montenegro as Compadecida is also in Invisible Life (2019)
Frequently asked questions about A Dog's Will
Where to watch A Dog's Will?
In Brazil, A Dog's Will is available on Globoplay, Telecine Amazon Channel and Apple TV Store.
Is A Dog's Will on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Globoplay and Telecine Amazon Channel.
Is A Dog's Will on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 29/09/2026, A Dog's Will was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Globoplay and Telecine Amazon Channel.
How long is A Dog's Will?
A Dog's Will runs 1h 44min (104 minutes).
What year did A Dog's Will come out?
A Dog's Will came out in 2000.
A Dog's Will details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- O Auto da Compadecida
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Countries
- Brazil
- Production companies
- Lereby Produções, Globo Filmes, Estúdios Globo
- Collection
- O Auto da Compadecida
Themes
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