Apocalypto (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2006, Apocalypto is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Mel Gibson, running about 139 minutes. “No one can outrun their destiny.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the Mayan civilization, when a man's idyllic presence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, he is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression where a harrowing end awaits him. Through a twist of fate and spurred by the power of his love for his woman and his family he will make a desperate break to return home and to ultimately save his way of life.
Who’s in it. Apocalypto stars Rudy Youngblood as Jaguar Paw, Raoul Max Trujillo as Zero Wolf, Gerardo Taracena as Middle Eye and Iazua Larios as Sky Flower, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Apocalypto has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $120.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Apocalypto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apocalypto 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 Apocalypto (2006)?
- In US, Apocalypto is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Apocalypto worth watching?
- Apocalypto holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Apocalypto?
- Apocalypto stars Rudy Youngblood, Raoul Max Trujillo, Gerardo Taracena, Iazua Larios and Antonio Monroy.
- When was Apocalypto released?
- Apocalypto was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.