Irmã Dulce_
Biographical film of Sister Dulce, who, in life, was called the “Good Angel of Bahia”, also nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and canonized by the Catholic Church. Contemplating from the 1940s to the 1980s, the film shows how the Catholic nun faced an incurable respiratory disease, machismo, the indifference of politicians and even the dogmas of the Church to dedicate her life to the care of the miserable, leaving a legacy that continues today.
Starring
Bianca Comparato, Regina Braga, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Irmã Dulce was released 12 years ago in 2014.
Overview
Biographical film of Sister Dulce, who, in life, was called the “Good Angel of Bahia”, also nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and canonized by the Catholic...
Irmã Dulce is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (20)
Bianca Comparato
Irmã Dulce - Younger
Regina Braga
Irmã Dulce - Older
Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos
Dom Eugênio Sales
Glória Pires
Mãe de Dulce
Fábio Lago
Neco
Irene Ravache
Madre Provincial
Gracindo Júnior
Dr. Augusto
Zezé Motta
Mãe Menininha
Malu Valle
Madre Fausta
Aicha Marques
Tia Madaleninha
SB
Sofia Brachmans
Irmã Dulce (criança)
LO
Lisandro Oliveira
João (criança)
Amaurih Oliveira
João
PO
Patrícia Oliveira
Irmã Emília - Younger
ZD
Zeca de Abreu
Irmã Emília - Older
Alice Assef
Dulcinha - Younger
Zezé Polessa
Dulcinha - Older
Caco Monteiro
Prefeito
MS
Maria Salvadora
Mãe de Santo
AL
Agnaldo Lopes
Dinael
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Language
Portuguese
Country
Rating
7.7/10 (33 votes)
Popularity
4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Irmã Dulce about?
Biographical film of Sister Dulce, who, in life, was called the “Good Angel of Bahia”, also nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and canonized by the Catholic Church. Contemplating from the 1940s to the 1980s, the film shows how the Catholic nun faced an incurable respiratory disease, machismo, the indifference of politicians and even the dogmas of the Church to dedicate her life to the care of the miserable, leaving a legacy that continues today.
How long is Irmã Dulce?
Irmã Dulce has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in Irmã Dulce?
The cast of Irmã Dulce includes Bianca Comparato, Regina Braga, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Glória Pires, Fábio Lago.
What is the rating of Irmã Dulce?
Irmã Dulce has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 33 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
History