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Apocalypto

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7.6/10 • 5.7K

2006-12-072h 19m

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No one can outrun their destiny.

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.

Directors
Mel Gibson
Writters
Mel Gibson, Farhad Safinia
Editors
John Wright

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Rudy Youngblood

    Rudy Youngblood

    Jaguar Paw

  2. Raoul Max Trujillo

    Raoul Max Trujillo

    Zero Wolf

  3. Gerardo Taracena

    Gerardo Taracena

    Middle Eye

  4. Iazua Larios

    Iazua Larios

    Sky Flower

  5. Antonio Monroy

    Antonio Monroy

    Chilam

  6. María Isabel Díaz Lago

    María Isabel Díaz Lago

    Mother in Law

  7. Dalia Hernández

    Dalia Hernández

    Seven

  8. Jonathan Brewer

    Jonathan Brewer

    Blunted

  9. Morris Birdyellowhead

    Morris Birdyellowhead

    Flint Sky

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Gimly

Oct 1, 2016

6/10

I don't know if there is a better example of dedication in filmmaking out there than there is in Apocalypto. Brilliant, if overrated. Final rating:★★★ - I personally recommend you give it a go.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$40,000,000.00
Revenue
$120,654,337.00
Keywords
loss of loved onemaya civilizationvillagesolar eclipseslaverytribenative americanforesthuman sacrificecentral americaancient civilization16th centurymaya templeancient language film