Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010)
Kernel Score: 88% · 1,998 ratings
Genres: Drama, Action, Crime
Released: 2010-10-08
Runtime: 115 minutes
Overview
After a bloody invasion of the BOPE in the High-Security Penitentiary Bangu 1 in Rio de Janeiro to control a rebellion of interns, the Lieutenant-Colonel Roberto Nascimento and the second in command Captain André Matias are accused by the Human Right Aids member Diogo Fraga of execution of prisoners. Matias is transferred to the corrupted Military Police and Nascimento is exonerated from the BOPE by the Governor.
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this crime drama depicts prison violence, torture, execution, and drug trafficking within a corrupt police system.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Reviews and keywords cite prison riots, torture, and execution of prisoners.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Drug trafficking is a central plot element.
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Cast
- Wagner Moura as Tenente-Coronel Nascimento
- Irandhir Santos as Diogo Fraga
- André Ramiro as André Matias
- Pedro Van-Held as Rafael
- Maria Ribeiro as Rosane
- Sandro Rocha as Russo
- Milhem Cortaz as Tenente-Coronel Fábio
- Tainá Müller as Clara
- Seu Jorge as Beirada
- André Mattos as Fortunato
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within FAQ
Is Elite Squad: The Enemy Within good?
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,998 audience ratings.
Is Elite Squad: The Enemy Within OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this crime drama depicts prison violence, torture, execution, and drug trafficking within a corrupt police system.
What movies are like Elite Squad: The Enemy Within?
If you liked Elite Squad: The Enemy Within, try Midnight Express, Menace II Society, Boyka: Undisputed IV and His Secret Life.