El Topo (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1970, El Topo is an action, drama, adventure and western film directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, running about 125 minutes. “The definitive cult spaghetti western” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. El Topo decides to confront warrior Masters on a trans-formative desert journey he begins with his 6 year old son, who must bury his childhood totems to become a man.
Who’s in it. El Topo stars Alejandro Jodorowsky as El Topo, Brontis Jodorowsky as Son of El Topo, José Legarreta as Dying Man and Alfonso Arau as Bandit 1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, El Topo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Topo page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Topo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Topo (1970)?
- In US, El Topo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El Topo worth watching?
- El Topo holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in El Topo?
- El Topo stars Alejandro Jodorowsky, Brontis Jodorowsky, José Legarreta, Alfonso Arau and José Luis Fernández.
- When was El Topo released?
- El Topo was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.