Apocalypto

"No one can outrun their destiny."

Dec 8 2006 R 2h 19m
Action, Adventure, Drama

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Mel Gibson, Farhad Safinia

Directed by

Mel Gibson

Cast

Gerardo Taracena, Raoul Max Trujillo, Dalia Hernández

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Touchstone Pictures, Icon Productions, Icon Entertainment International

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 9 wins & 23 nominations total

Trailers
Apocalypto - HD (Trailer)
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