Movie

The Option

★ 6.5(6)19811h 28m

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Where to watch The Option

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Good to know

Director: Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias
Release date: 1981-11-05
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: Portuguese
Status: Released
Country: Brazil
Studio: Prodsul

About The Option

The Option is a 1981 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias, starring Carmem Angélica, Nere di Passi and Carmem Ortega. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Option in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Option centers on a group of rural women who cut sugar cane and live in ramshackle highway neighborhoods. For many, their only escape to a potentially better life is through prostitution, often with truck drivers.

Cast

Carmem Angélica

Nere di Passi

Carmem Ortega

Virgílio Roveda

Alan Fontaine

Jairo Ferreira

José Lopes

Affonso Brazza

Themes & keywords

workprostitution

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Option in Mexico?+

The Option is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Option on Netflix?+

The Option is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Option?+

The Option has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in The Option?+

The Option stars Carmem Angélica, Nere di Passi, Carmem Ortega, Virgílio Roveda and Alan Fontaine.

When did The Option come out?+

The Option is a 1981 movie directed by Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias.

What genre is The Option?+

The Option is Drama film.

Who directed The Option?+

The Option was directed by Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias.