It's Chico Time!(2025)
A Hora do Chico!
SMILE. THE REGIME IS WATCHING!
It's Chico Time! Synopsis
In 1974, Chico, a beloved host of a children’s TV show at the service of a repressive authoritarian regime, is forced to make the hardest decision of his life: murder a colleague live on air, or lose the approval of his powerful father. As the cameras roll, the program unravels into a surreal theatre of obedience, repression, and madness.
It's Chico Time! (2025) is a thriller, comedy and horror film directed by Rafael Sá Carneiro, released on July 10, 2025 with a runtime of 19m. It stars João Jesus, Virgílio Castelo, Vicente Wallenstein and Carla Chambel.
- Director:
- Rafael Sá Carneiro
- Writers:
- Rafael Sá Carneiro, Rafaela Elias, João Severo
- Producers:
- Tomás Pedro, Diogo Cantanhede
- Cinematographer:
- Rafaela Elias
- Production:
- Lusófona Filmes
- Status:
- Released
It's Chico Time! Cast & Crew
Main cast
João Jesus
as Chico Valentim
Virgílio Castelo
as Eduardo Valentim
Vicente Wallenstein
as Zeca
Carla Chambel
as Patrícia
Carlos Quintas
as Cardeal Cerejo / Assistente de Realização
Peter Michael
as Menino Quim (voice)
Paulo Fragoso
as Sr. Agente / Locutor (voice)
Madalena Serrano
as Kid 2
Leonor Madeira
as Kid 1
Madalena Alvim
as Kid 3
Gonçalo Galvão Teles
as Pide Agent
Key crew
Directed by Rafael Sá Carneiro, written by Rafael Sá Carneiro, Rafaela Elias and João Severo, produced by Tomás Pedro and Diogo Cantanhede.
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It's Chico Time! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch It's Chico Time! online?
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It's Chico Time! (2025) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in It's Chico Time!?
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The main cast of It's Chico Time! (2025) includes João Jesus, Virgílio Castelo, Vicente Wallenstein, Carla Chambel and Carlos Quintas. The film was directed by Rafael Sá Carneiro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was It's Chico Time! released?
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It's Chico Time! was released on July 10, 2025 and runs for 19m.