OR Play the market represents Mercado Livre’s foray into the world of streaming services, presenting part of its content for free.
The new service aims to rival major competitors such as Netflix, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video, standing out for offering an interesting catalog that includes several free titles. Given this proposal, we have decided to compile a list containing 15 unmissable films and series available in the Mercado Play collection.
The best films and series to watch on MercadoPay
This is a cult horror film with critical and acid humor, directed by master John Landis.
In the plot, two American boys are attacked by a werewolf while traveling in England. One of them dies and the other is about to turn into a monster on the next full moon.
This film directed by the great director William Friedkin features intense scenes and a disturbing plot about a dysfunctional family.
In the story, a young drug dealer (Emile Hirsch), in debt and on death row, hires a hitman (Matthew McConaughey) to kill his hateful mother and pay off her life insurance. However, he uses his sister as collateral for the killer to carry out the deal.
Based on true events, “Bernie: Almost an Angel” is a comedy-drama directed by Richard Linklater. The plot tells the story of Bernie Tiede (Jack Black), a friendly undertaker loved by everyone in his town who kills his wife, a rich old woman (Shirley MacLaine).
Drama directed by James Gray, one of the greatest contemporary directors, “Once Upon a Time in New York” tells the story of a Polish immigrant, played by Marion Cotillard, who seeks a better life in New York. However, she begins to be exploited by a pimp played by Joaquin Phoenix.
Directed by Martin Campbell, this reimagining of the iconic masked hero released in 1998 brings a new dose of adventure, action and romance.
Anthony Hopkins plays Don Diego de la Vega, the original Zorro, who after being betrayed and arrested, trains the young Alejandro Murrieta (Antonio Banderas) to become his successor.
Hong Kong production of the wuxia genre, historical martial arts films with skilled heroes and a fantasy atmosphere with supernatural elements.
Directed by the famous Tsui Hark and starring star Jet Li, the film is a reinterpretation of the classic Taiwanese film “Dragon Inn” (1967) by King Hu, full of 3D special effects.
Under the direction of action film specialist Jonathan Mostow and Arnold Schwarzenegger reprising his role as T-800, the third film in the “Terminator” series is one of the most interesting and entertaining in the series.
This war film directed by director Kathryn Bigelow was praised by specialized critics and won 6 Oscars, including “Best Film”.
Film by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin, “The Social Network” is an acclaimed biographical drama about the origins of Facebook.
A joint production between Taiwan, Hong Kong, China and the United States, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” is a wuxia directed by Ang Lee.
With remarkable special effects, the film is acclaimed and recognized in both the West and the East.
Fantasy and drama film directed by Tim Burton that deals with family memories and relationships.
The play tells the story of Edward Bloom, played by Albert Finney (young) and Ewan McGregor (older), a man who has a tendency to tell fantastical and exaggerated stories about his life.
The series “The Shield” is a crime drama that follows a group of police officers from the elite unit called “Strike Team”, who fight drug trafficking in Los Angeles.
The group is led by Vic Mackey (Michael Chiklis), a shady police officer who often acts corruptly to fight crime.
However, only the first three seasons are available on Mercado Play (there are 7 in total).
The series is based on the comic of the same name created by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. “Preacher” tells the story of a former shepherd who gains the power to make anyone obey him and embarks on a journey to find God, who has apparently abandoned Heaven.
However, the series on Mercado Play is also not complete at the moment, with only the first two of the four seasons.
Quentin Tarantino’s film makes a mix of references to several films in addition to Sergio Corbucci’s spaghetti western “Django” (1966).
Award-winning and much appreciated by critics, the film is a satire that addresses issues such as slavery and racism.
Critically acclaimed, “Call Me by Your Name” is set in Italy in the 1980s.
The film tells the story of a passionate love affair between a young man named Elio (Timothée Chalamet) and a college student named Oliver (Armie Hammer).
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