COMEDY . 2021 . 1h 35m . French . 5.0/10

Operation Portugal_

Hakim, 35, a friendly neighborhood cop, must infiltrate the Portuguese community for the purpose of an investigation. But can one become Portuguese in three days? Especially when we know that Hakim is a walking disaster at undercover operations. His clumsiness and bad luck turn his many infiltrations into cataclysms. The case is clearly too big for him. Quickly trapped between his feelings and his mission, Hakim, who lives alone with his mother, will discover a community, but also a family.

Director Frank Cimière
Starring D'Jal, Léticia Belliccini, Serge Da Silva
Box Office $3.8M
5.0/10
Rating
$3.8M
Box Office
1h 35m
Runtime
2021
Year
BLOCKBUSTER
+171% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Hakim, 35, a friendly neighborhood cop, must infiltrate the Portuguese community for the purpose of an investigation. But can one become Portuguese in three days? Especially when we know that Hakim is a walking disaster at undercover operations. His clumsiness and bad luck turn his many infiltrations into cataclysms. The case is clearly too big for him. Quickly trapped between his feelings and his mission, Hakim, who lives alone with his mother, will discover a community, but also a family.

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Box office
Operation Portugal earned $3.8M worldwide on a $1.4M budget — a 171% return on investment.
Director
Operation Portugal was directed by Frank Cimière.
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Cast
D'Jal stars as Hakim in Operation Portugal.
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Year context
Operation Portugal was released 5 years ago in 2021.

CREW

Director
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$1.4M
Budget
$3.8M
Revenue
+171%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict

STUDIOS (2)

Moana Films Sony Pictures Entertainment France

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Language
French
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (105 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$1,400,000
Box Office
$3,795,575
Profit
+$2,395,575
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Operation Portugal about?
Hakim, 35, a friendly neighborhood cop, must infiltrate the Portuguese community for the purpose of an investigation. But can one become Portuguese in three days? Especially when we know that Hakim is a walking disaster at undercover operations. His clumsiness and bad luck turn his many infiltrations into cataclysms. The case is clearly too big for him. Quickly trapped between his feelings and his mission, Hakim, who lives alone with his mother, will discover a community, but also a family.
How long is Operation Portugal?
Operation Portugal has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who directed Operation Portugal?
Operation Portugal was directed by Frank Cimière.
Who stars in Operation Portugal?
The cast of Operation Portugal includes D'Jal, Léticia Belliccini, Serge Da Silva, Sarah Perles, Pierre Azéma.
How much did Operation Portugal make at the box office?
Operation Portugal earned $3,795,575 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,400,000.
What is the rating of Operation Portugal?
Operation Portugal has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 105 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy

KEYWORDS (1)

portugal
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