Buddies and the Heir

Buddies and the Heir (2026)



Colegas e o Herdeiro

5.0 2026 86 min Brazil

Director: Marcelo Galvão

Cast: Ariel Goldenberg, Gabriel Lazzari, Henrique Fernandes, João Vitor de Paiva, Glauber Chaves

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After a hotel owner dies in Punta del Este, Uruguay, a surprising battle over the estate erupts. Stallone, an actor with Down syndrome, is convinced he is the true heir to the property. Opposing him is Magrelo, a young autistic man raised as the deceased’s adopted son. Refusing to wait for the will to be read, Stallone gathers his old friends with Down syndrome from the institute they once called home in Brazil, inviting them to enjoy a week-long stay at the hotel.

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More About This Film

Buddies and the Heir is a Brazilian comedy-drama about two men whose lives collide after the death of a wealthy hotel owner in Punta del Este. Stallone, an actor with Down syndrome, believes he is the rightful heir, while Magrelo, a young autistic man raised by the deceased as his adopted son, has a very different claim to the inheritance.

The film follows the pair as they navigate the family dispute and the complicated legacy left behind by the hotel owner. Ariel Goldenberg and João Vitor de Paiva lead the film, continuing the franchise's emphasis on protagonists with disabilities in central roles.

  • The Portuguese title is Colegas e o Herdeiro.
  • Directed, written and produced by Marcelo Galvão.
  • Produced by Globo Filmes and Gatacine.
  • Ariel Goldenberg and Breno Viola return to the world of Marcelo Galvão's Colegas films.
  • The film was released theatrically in Brazil in August 2026.

Where to Watch

Buddies and the Heir has had a Brazilian theatrical release, with digital distribution varying by territory.