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Apocalypto

  • 2006
  • R
  • 2h 19m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
320K
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María Isabel Díaz Lago, Antonio Monroi, Mayra Serbulo, Pepe Suárez, Gerardo Taracena, Raoul Max Trujillo, Jonathan Brewer, Hiram Soto, Morris Birdyellowhead, Rudy Youngblood, Dalia Hernández, Sayuri Gutierrez, Ricardo Diaz Mendoza, Carlos Emilio Báez, Israel Ríos, Ariel Galvan, Iazua Larios, Amilcar Ramírez, Bernardo Ruiz, Espiridion Acosta Cache, Itandehui Gutierrez, Israel Contreras, Lorena Heranandez, Rodolfo Palacios, and Carlos Ramos in Apocalypto (2006)
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As the Mayan kingdom faces its decline, a young man is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression.As the Mayan kingdom faces its decline, a young man is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression.As the Mayan kingdom faces its decline, a young man is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression.

  • Director
    • Mel Gibson
  • Writers
    • Mel Gibson
    • Farhad Safinia
  • Stars
    • Gerardo Taracena
    • Raoul Max Trujillo
    • Dalia Hernández
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    320K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    551
    27
    • Director
      • Mel Gibson
    • Writers
      • Mel Gibson
      • Farhad Safinia
    • Stars
      • Gerardo Taracena
      • Raoul Max Trujillo
      • Dalia Hernández
    • 1.2KUser reviews
    • 300Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 9 wins & 23 nominations total

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    Rudy Youngblood in Apocalypto (2006)
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    Gerardo Taracena
    Gerardo Taracena
    • Middle Eye
    Raoul Max Trujillo
    Raoul Max Trujillo
    • Zero Wolf
    • (as Raoul Trujillo)
    Dalia Hernández
    • Seven
    Rudy Youngblood
    Rudy Youngblood
    • Jaguar Paw
    Jonathan Brewer
    Jonathan Brewer
    • Blunted
    Morris Birdyellowhead
    • Flint Sky
    Carlos Emilio Báez
    • Turtles Run
    Amilcar Ramírez
    • Curl Nose
    Israel Contreras
    • Smoke Frog
    Israel Ríos
    • Cocoa Leaf
    María Isabel Díaz Lago
    • Mother in Law
    • (as Isabel Diaz)
    Espiridion Acosta Cache
    • Old Story Teller
    Mayra Serbulo
    • Young Woman
    Iazua Larios
    Iazua Larios
    • Sky Flower
    Lorena Heranandez
    • Village Girl
    Itandehui Gutierrez
    • Wife
    Sayuri Gutierrez
    • Eldest Daughter
    Hiram Soto
    • Fish Hunter
    • Director
      • Mel Gibson
    • Writers
      • Mel Gibson
      • Farhad Safinia
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      While filming a 170-ft. waterfall for Jaguar Paw's jump scene, a real cow that was trying to cross upstream went over the falls. It emerged at the bottom alive and dazed, banging along rocks near the bank. Mel Gibson and crew were certain the cow was done for. After a local man swam into the river and calmed the cow, it climbed up on bank and began eating grass as if nothing had happened.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 40 mins) When Jaguar Paw is in the trees and sees the torch lights of the hunting party, the close up shows his labret (lip) piercing missing. When he turns around, the piercing is back again.
    • Quotes

      Old Story Teller: And a Man sat alone, drenched deep in sadness. And all the animals drew near to him and said, "We do not like to see you so sad. Ask us for whatever you wish and you shall have it." The Man said, "I want to have good sight." The vulture replied, "You shall have mine." The Man said, "I want to be strong." The jaguar said, "You shall be strong like me." Then the Man said, "I long to know the secrets of the earth." The serpent replied, "I will show them to you." And so it went with all the animals. And when the Man had all the gifts that they could give, he left. Then the owl said to the other animals, "Now the Man knows much, he'll be able to do many things. Suddenly I am afraid." The deer said, "The Man has all that he needs. Now his sadness will stop." But the owl replied, "No. I saw a hole in the Man, deep like a hunger he will never fill. It is what makes him sad and what makes him want. He will go on taking and taking, until one day the World will say, 'I am no more and I have nothing left to give.'"

    • Crazy credits
      The movie is dedicated "In Remembrance of Abel." This honors the Mexican character actor Abel Woolrich, whose career spanned over thirty years of Mexican cinema. Woolrich had one scene in Apocalypto ("Laughing Man") but he died before the movie was released.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Blood Diamond/Turistas/The Nativity Story/10 Items or Less/Sweetland (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Nichos del Tiempo
      Written by Antonio Zepeda

      Performed by Antonio Zepeda

    User reviews1.2K

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    10/10
    Not Your Typical Mayan Family Drama
    A family drama like no other. Two hours plus that rush at the speed of light. This is cinema. I'm sorry but it is. Don't look for inner meanings. This is the work of one of the greatest artists of our time. Yes, I'm talking about Mel Gibson. And as most of the great artists, he's bound to be controversial, erratic and infuriating sometimes but, thank God he exists. He's always going to surprise us for better or worse in sickness and in health. There are no intellectual under pinnings here. This is an adventure flick that takes us to places we've never been before. It entertains and moves and startles. Masterfully shot at a breathless pace that never, ever, lets go. And then, of course, the acting - if you can call it that. The most remarkable performances by an ensemble cast of unknowns. Gloroious faces that speak louder than words. Well, as you may have guessed. I'm overwhelmed by the experience. Thank you Mel, thank you very much.
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    • ccrivelli2005
    • Jan 15, 2007

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    • Is this movie available with subtitles or dubbing?
    • What time frame is Apocalypto set in and what expedition landed on the beach?
    • What was the animal that was hunted and killed in the beginning of the film?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 8, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Languages
      • Maya
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mel Gibson's Apocalypto
    • Filming locations
      • Las Tuxtlas, Veracruz, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Icon Productions
      • Mayan Ruins
      • Touchstone Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $50,866,635
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $15,005,604
      • Dec 10, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $120,673,227
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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