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Apocalypto

In the Maya civilization, a peaceful tribe is brutally attacked by warriors seeking slaves and human beings for sacrifice for their gods. Jaguar Paw hides his pregnant wife and his son in a deep hole nearby their tribe and is captured while fighting with his people. An eclipse spares his life from the sacrifice and later he has to fight to survive and save his beloved family. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Adventure, Drama), release year 2006, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Apocalypto

In the Maya civilization, a peaceful tribe is brutally attacked by warriors seeking slaves and human beings for sacrifice for their gods. Jaguar Paw hides his pregnant wife and his son in a deep hole nearby their tribe and is captured while fighting with his people. An eclipse spares his life from the sacrifice and later he has to fight to survive and save his beloved family.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Adventure, Drama), release year 2006, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2006
  • Released 08 Dec 2006
  • Runtime 139 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.8/10 from 355,188 votes
  • Metascore 68/100
  • Genres Action, Adventure, Drama
  • Languages Maya, English
  • Countries United States, Mexico

Cast

Gerardo Taracena, Raoul Max Trujillo, Dalia Hernández

Direction and writing

Directed by: Mel Gibson

Written by: Mel Gibson, Farhad Safinia

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 9 wins & 23 nominations total

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