Magellan (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2025, Magellan is a history, adventure and drama film directed by Lav Diaz, running about 164 minutes.
What it’s about. At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan leads an expedition under the Spanish crown in search of the first westward route to the Spice Islands. He embarks on a perilous journey across the uncharted Pacific, where his fleet faces starvation, mutiny, and the psychological toll of endless seas. Upon reaching the shores of Cebu, Magellan is pulled into a fatal conflict with the natives by his drive to spread Catholicism, culminating in his tragic doom.
Who’s in it. Magellan stars Gael García Bernal as Fernão de Magalhães, Amado Arjay Babon as Enrique de Malacca, Ronnie Lazaro as Rajah Humabon and Ângela Ramos as María Caldera Beatriz Barbosa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Magellan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magellan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magellan tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Magellan (2025)?
- In US, Magellan is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Magellan worth watching?
- Magellan holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history, adventure and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Magellan?
- Magellan stars Gael García Bernal, Amado Arjay Babon, Ronnie Lazaro, Ângela Ramos and Dario Yazbek Bernal.
- When was Magellan released?
- Magellan was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 164 minutes.