Zapatista (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1999, Zapatista is a history and documentary film directed by Rick Rowley, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. "Zapatista" is the definitive look at the uprising in Chiapas. It is the story of a Mayan peasant rebellion armed with sticks and their word against a first world military. It is the story of a global movement that has fought 175,000 federal troops to a stand still and transformed Mexican and international political culture forever.
Who’s in it. Zapatista stars Edward James Olmos as Narrator (voice), Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente as Himself - EZLN Spokesperson (as Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos), Javier Elorriaga as Himself - National Coordinator, FZLN and Zack De La Rocha as Himself - Lead Singer, Rage Against the Machine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Zapatista has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zapatista page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zapatista tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zapatista (1999)?
- In US, Zapatista is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zapatista worth watching?
- Zapatista holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zapatista?
- Zapatista stars Edward James Olmos, Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente, Javier Elorriaga, Zack De La Rocha and Marina Patrícia Jimenez.
- When was Zapatista released?
- Zapatista was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.