Dark Horse
Follows Jair Messias Bolsonaro, a man driven by his political career after disappointment with the direction of his country, in the journey to become the 38th president of Brazil.
Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh · Drama · Crime · 100 min · 2026
Director
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Writer
Mark Nowrasteh, Cyrus Nowrasteh
Studio
Go Up Entertainment
Release
2026-09-11
Runtime
100 min
Genres
Drama, Crime
Full Plot
A Brazilian presidential candidate's life is chronicled from his hospital recovery to his marriage, as he rises through the ranks of politics. The film explores the circumstances surrounding an assassination attempt on Bolsonaro, suggesting a conspiracy involving left-wing groups and organized crime. A personal vendetta against a former ally adds tension to the narrative.
Cast & Characters
Jair Bolsonaro
Jim Caviezel
Carlos Bolsonaro
Sergio Barreto
Eduardo Bolsonaro
Edward Finlay
Flávio Bolsonaro
Marcus Ornellas
Lara Clarke
Lynn Collins
Paulo Pontes
Esai Morales
Eduardo Bolsonaro, Brazilian congressman and Bolsonaro's third son
Eddy Finlay
Michelle Bolsonaro, Bolsonaro's current wife
Camille Guaty
Dr. Álvaro
Mário Frias
Lieutenant Ramos
Felipe Folgosi
Carvalho
Charles Paraventi
Hugo Betão
Tank Jones
an electoral debate candidate
Vanessa Machado
a talk show host
Bianka Fernandes
Did You Know?
Did You Know that Dark Horse is based on a story by São Paulo congressman Mário Frias?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-08
Did You Know that actor Jim Caviezel spent three months filming in different regions of Brazil before moving to the US and Mexico?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-08
Did You Know that the film was shot entirely in English to reach an international audience?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-08
Did You Know that Dark Horse's release date in the US is set for 11 September 2026?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-08
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Dark Horse has a runtime of 100 min.
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Dark Horse was directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh.
