How about revisiting the great films that came out 20 years ago? Below, we present a list of 10 acclaimed films from 2004 available on streaming services in Brazil.
We’ll cover everything from Oscar-winning productions to box office hits and films that have made their mark on pop culture. The selection includes dramas, comedies, superhero films and cult works. Watch!
The best films of 2004 to watch online
One of the main and most prestigious films released in 2004 is “Before Sunset”. Directed by Richard Linklater, the film is the second film in the acclaimed Before trilogy.
The film stars Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. The plot takes place almost entirely in real time and is centered on dialogue. The work follows the reunion between Céline (Delpy) and Jesse (Hawke) in Paris, nine years after the events of the previous film, “Before Sunrise” (1995).
Clint Eastwood directs and stars in “Golden Girl.” The film was critically acclaimed, with praise directed at Eastwood’s precise direction and Hilary Swank’s performance.
Swank plays an amateur boxer who convinces a secretive old boxing coach (Eastwood) to train her to achieve her dream of turning pro. From that moment on, a strong bond was born between the two, which goes through great glories and tragedies.
The sports drama won 4 statuettes at the 77th Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director (Eastwood), Best Actress (Swank) and Best Supporting Actor (Freeman).
Based on the novel of the same name by Rex Pickett, “Sideways” is a comedy-drama directed by Alexander Payne. Widely acclaimed by critics, the film won the award for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 77th Academy Awards.
Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Sandra Oh and Virginia Madsen star in the production and have all been praised for their performances.
The plot follows two weeks in the lives of two friends in their 40s on a bachelor party trip through a California wine country.
The cult film “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is directed by Michel Gondry and written by the famous Charlie Kaufman. Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet star in the production, which also stars Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood and Tom Wilkinson.
Acclaimed by critics for its psychological drama, creative plot and dreamlike elements, the film won the Oscar for best original screenplay. Additionally, Winslet received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
In the plot, Joel (Carrey) discovers that his ex-girlfriend Clementine (Winslet) has erased him from her memory through an innovative medical procedure. When he decides to do the same, Joel realizes during the trial that he doesn’t want to forget Clementine.
A cultural phenomenon, “Mean Girls” is one of the most influential comedies of the 2000s and has a huge fan base. Additionally, the film received critical praise for its satirical humor.
The film is directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey. The cast includes Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert and Amanda Seyfried.
In the plot, teenager Cady (Lohan) returns to the United States after being homeschooled in Africa. She is faced with a new world when she enters high school. Cady ends up involved in a revenge plot against the feared Regina George (McAdams), leader of an elite group of students.
Considered one of the greatest superhero films in the history of cinema, the second title of the “Spider-Man” trilogy directed by Sam Raimi was a resounding success with audiences and critics.
Tobey Maguire plays Peter Parker/Spider-Man, alongside Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris and Donna Murphy.
Two years after the events of the previous film, Peter Paker/Spider-Man faces Dr. Octopus (Molina). The villain tries to recreate a dangerous experiment that killed his wife and left him fused with mechanical tentacles. Furthermore, Peter also faces a number of personal problems.
Widely praised by the specialized media, “The Incredibles” is considered by many critics to be one of the best films produced by Pixar.
Directed by Brad Bird, the film won 2 Oscars (best animated film and best sound editing) and the Annie Award for best animated film. Additionally, it was the first entirely animated film to win the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.
In the plot, a government ban prevents superheroes from using their powers and forces them to live in hiding. From then on, Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl adopt a peaceful suburban life together with their three children.
However, Mr. Incredible’s eagerness to revive the days of heroic glory leads the entire family to clash with a rejected fan, now transformed into a super villain.
Written and directed by renowned Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar, “Má Educação” is a stylized drama with elements of suspense. Well received by global media, the film tackles sensitive and controversial topics.
The production stars Gael García Bernal, Fele Martínez and Daniel Giménez Cacho.
The film takes place in different and intertwined time periods. The plot follows Enrique, a director who receives a script from someone who claims to be his old friend and first love. The screenplay is based on the times when the two lived together in a Catholic boarding school.
Japanese animation from the prestigious studio Ghibli, “The Animated Castle” is directed and written by master Hayao Miyazaki. Award-winning and widely appreciated by specialized critics, the film is loosely based on the novel of the same name by Diana Wynne Jones.
The plot follows a young girl who is transformed into an old woman by a witch. She then seeks help from the mysterious wizard Howl, who lives in a moving castle powered by magic.
Mixing comedy and martial arts, “Kung-Fusão” is a Chinese film directed, co-written and starring Stephen Chow. The work received global critical acclaim, thanks to its extraordinary special effects, impressive fight choreography and absurd physical humor.
In the plot, two elusive thieves dream of joining a famous gang. The two pretend to be members of this gang to extort money from the inhabitants of a poor village. However, his actions end up attracting the attention of the real gang, who confront the local inhabitants. However, three villagers are actually kung fu masters.
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