IMDb 7.1 2024 HD

Turn It Up, It’s Rock ‘n’ Roll

Turn It Up, It’s Rock ‘n’ Roll

2024
Comedy Drama
113 min NR Brazil
7.167 / 10
7.1 IMDB

The film tells the story of Luiz Antônio, a clumsy radio host, who unexpectedly finds himself in charge of a bankrupt radio station. Relying only on his passion…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Tomás Portella
Starring
Johnny Massaro / Marina Provenzzano / George Sauma / Orã Figueiredo / Sílvio Guindane / Flora Diegues / Joana Castro / Clarice Sauma

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

uplifting nostalgic energetic charming chaotic passionate feel-good spirited enjoyable heartfelt fun

Reviews

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Genevieve Moreau
Mar 13, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

‘Turn It Up, It’s Rock ‘n’ Roll’ is a joyous explosion of sound and spirit, a testament to the enduring allure of rock music. Johnny Massaro delivers a performance brimming with charisma, portraying a radio host whose infectious…

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Rhys Davies
Mar 13, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This Brazilian production offers a spirited, if occasionally uneven, look at the birth of an iconic rock radio station. Johnny Massaro anchors the film as the earnest, albeit clumsy, Luiz Antônio. The narrative’s focus on the station’s struggle…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 13, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly electrifying cinematic experience, this film is a love letter to rock music and the maverick spirit that fuels it. Johnny Massaro is a revelation as Luiz Antônio, a lovable rogue whose dedication to Fluminense FM is…

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Marcus Bellwether
Mar 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘Turn It Up, It’s Rock ‘n’ Roll’ delivers a nostalgic punch, charting the improbable ascent of Fluminense FM. Massaro leads a capable cast, portraying a radio host whose heart is in the right place, even if his methods…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 13, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This vibrant Brazilian import offers a rollicking good time, celebrating the raw energy of rock'n'roll and the power of pure passion. Johnny Massaro imbues Luiz Antônio with a disarming charm, a man whose enthusiasm for music far outweighs…

FAQs

While the film is set in Brazil, the universal appeal of rock'n'roll and underdog stories should resonate with Australian viewers. Many Australians have a strong connection to music culture and appreciate narratives about passion triumphing over adversity. The focus on a radio station's impact could also tap into nostalgia for terrestrial radio's golden age, making it a potentially engaging watch.