El Dorado (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1988, El Dorado is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Carlos Saura, running about 149 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of an expedition down the Orinoco and Amazon rivers in 1560 by Spanish soldiers searching for the fabled city of gold, El Dorado.
Who’s in it. El Dorado stars Omero Antonutti as Aguirre, Lambert Wilson as Ursúa, Eusebio Poncela as Guzmán and Inés Sastre as Elvira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, El Dorado has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Dorado page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Dorado tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Dorado (1988)?
- In US, El Dorado is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El Dorado worth watching?
- El Dorado holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El Dorado?
- El Dorado stars Omero Antonutti, Lambert Wilson, Eusebio Poncela, Inés Sastre and Gabriela Roel.
- When was El Dorado released?
- El Dorado was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.