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The Way He Looks

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A blind teenager's life and world is changed with the arrival of Gabriel.
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Compassionate, emotionally detailed, and populated with resonant characters, The Way He Looks leaves a warmth that lingers.

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David Lewis San Francisco Chronicle Jun 30, 2020
This exquisite film - about a blind teenager who falls in love with a classmate - will charm you from beginning to end. Go to Full Review Darian Lusk Observer Apr 14, 2017
The film offers something much deeper, and what is not said makes it refreshing, and beautiful. Go to Full Review Ben Sachs Chicago Reader Jan 9, 2015
Brazilian writer-director Daniel Ribeiro displays an assured sense of tone in this debut feature, sustaining an air of fragile beauty but never once slipping into preciousness. Go to Full Review Ellie Lucas From the Front Row Jun 6, 2022
A wonderful film, a truly touching love story that captures growing up in all of its messy, awkward, sometimes painful beauty. Go to Full Review Amanda Jane Stern Film Inquiry Jul 14, 2020
The Way He Looks is a poignant coming-of-age movie with an incredibly sweet romance at its core. Go to Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter Jun 18, 2020
This may be the first feature to trace with humor and compassion how hard it is to be gay, blind and in love... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 5, 2026 The Way He Looks = a *4 and 1/2* star movie! See more John W @RT41179890 Jun 29, 2026 One of the most beautiful films I've ever seen. See more Lyle N. @Chelson1956 Jun 1, 2026 I really enjoyed this. Casting just perfect, including Leo's parents and grandmother. See more Yuri d @RT51811195 Apr 26, 2025 achei o filme muito bom, o filme é bom na história que quer te contar, além de te manter na trama do começo ao fim, muito bom See more Daniel O @RT03386531 Nov 18, 2023 one movie you can watch more of one time, See more vuesguk @RT12060141 Oct 17, 2023 I really love it one of the best LGBT movies ❤ See more Read all reviews
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Daniel Ribeiro

Director

Ghilherme Lobo

Leonardo

Fábio Audi

Gabriel

Tess Amorim

Giovana

Selma Egrei

Maria

Eucir de Souza

Carlos

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The Way He Looks

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Movie Info

Synopsis A blind teenager's life and world is changed with the arrival of Gabriel.
Director
Daniel Ribeiro
Producer
Diana Almeida, Daniel Ribeiro
Screenwriter
Daniel Ribeiro
Distributor
Strand Releasing
Genre
Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language
Brazilian Portuguese
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 7, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 16, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$101.1K
Runtime
1h 35m
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