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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Elite Squad earned $14.8M worldwide on a $4.0M budget — a 269% return on investment.
José Padilha →
Year context
Elite Squad was released 19 years ago in 2007.
CAST (20)
Wagner Moura
Capitão Nascimento
André Ramiro
André Matias
Caio Junqueira
Neto
Milhem Cortaz
Capitao Fabio
Fernanda Machado
Maria
Maria Ribeiro
Rosane
Fábio Lago
Baiano
Erick Oliveira
Marcinho
Marcello Escorel
Coronel Otávio
RS
Roberta Santiago
Rose
Fernanda de Freitas
Roberta
Paulo Vilela
Edu
Juliano Cazarré
Soldado Tatu
Guilherme Guaral
Marimbondo
André Di Mauro
Pedro Rodrigues
Thelmo Fernandes
Sgt. Alves
PH
Paulo Hamilton
Soldado Paulo
Sandro Rocha
Sgt. Rocha
Thiago Mendonça
Nathalia Dill
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$4.0M
Budget
$14.8M
Revenue
+269%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (8)
Universal Pictures do Brasil
The Weinstein Company
Zazen Produções
Estúdios Mega
Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas
Costa Films
Posto 9
Feijão Filmes
AWARDS (1)
B
Golden Bear
2008
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
115 min (1h 55m)
Language
Portuguese
Country
Rating
8.1/10 (2,624 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$4,000,000
Box Office
$14,759,148
Profit
+$10,759,148
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Elite Squad about?
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.
How long is Elite Squad?
Elite Squad has a runtime of 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Who directed Elite Squad?
Elite Squad was directed by José Padilha.
Who stars in Elite Squad?
The cast of Elite Squad includes Wagner Moura, André Ramiro, Caio Junqueira, Milhem Cortaz, Fernanda Machado.
How much did Elite Squad make at the box office?
Elite Squad earned $14,759,148 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $4,000,000.
What is the rating of Elite Squad?
Elite Squad has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 2,624 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Action
Crime
KEYWORDS (24)
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