Movie
Elite Squad
On the streets of Rio only the elite survive
In 1997, before the visit of the pope to Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento from BOPE (Special Police Operations Battalion) is assigned to eliminate the risks of the drug dealers in a dangerous slum nearby where the pope intends to be lodged.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Elite Squad is available to stream on Plex and Tubi in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon and Google Play. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Watch free
Synopsis
In 1997, before the visit of the pope to Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento from BOPE (Special Police Operations Battalion) is assigned to eliminate the risks of the drug dealers in a dangerous slum nearby where the pope intends to be lodged.
More about Elite Squad
Cast
Wagner MouraCapitão Nascimento
André RamiroAndré Matias
Caio JunqueiraNeto
Milhem CortazCapitão Fabio
Fernanda MachadoMaria
Maria RibeiroRosane
Paulo VilelaEdu
Fernanda de FreitasRobertaCredits
- Directed by
- José Padilha
- Written by
- Bráulio Mantovani, José Padilha, Rodrigo Pimentel, André Batista, Luiz Eduardo Soares
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Original title
- Tropa de Elite
- Collection
- Elite Squad Collection
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $14.8M
Production
Universal Pictures do BrasilBrazil
The Weinstein CompanyUnited States- Zazen ProduçõesBrazil
- Estúdios MegaBrazil
Quanta Centro de Produções CinematográficasBrazil- Costa FilmsArgentina
