Apocalypto
Runtime
138 min
Original language
Yucatec Maya
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Apocalypto (2006)

Foreign Movie2006Rating 7.6
📌 Available on Prime Video and Peacock and Tubi🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story

Jaguar Paw’s life collapses in a single day when an invading force reaches his village and pulls him away from his family into a world ruled by fear and brutality. Across an unforgiving jungle and a survival path that keeps narrowing, escape becomes more than a fight to stay alive; it becomes his only chance to return to the people he loves before violence consumes everything he knows. Apocalypto is an intense historical survival film about fear, courage, and the instinct to endure, driven by a chase that rarely lets its hero breathe.

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Tense historical survival chase

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Strong recommendation
EnergyFast and tense
ToneHarsh and serious
ExperienceAn intense historical survival film built around a long chase, a rough visual world, and a constant sense of danger, while clearly not being for every viewer.
Best suited forBest for viewers who enjoy survival films, historical action, and cinema driven by physical tension and pursuit.
What to expect from this title?Expect a sharp, direct experience with little comfort, focused on escape, fear, and the instinct to protect family rather than long dialogue scenes.
Moves with direct momentumPressure stays active
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
18+Adults
📌 MPAA (R)
For adults only because of strong violence, sustained threat, and intense tension that are not suitable for children or family viewing.
Runtime
138 min
Original language
Yucatec Maya
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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⭐ 71.9/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-25
IMDb7.8/10355.2K votes78
Rotten Tomatoes65%65
Metacritic68/10068
TMDB7.6/106.3K votes76.2
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DirectorMel Gibson
WritingMel GibsonFarhad Safinia
CastRudy YoungbloodRaoul Max TrujilloGerardo TaracenaIazua LariosAntonio Monroy
ProductionMel GibsonBruce DaveyNed DowdVicki Christianson
MusicJames HornerBenjamin L. CookJames Wright
CinematographyDean SemlerIan FoxMark O'Kane

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Apocalypto is currently listed across official watch options including Prime Video, Peacock, Tubi and Apple TV.

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Strong commercial success3.02x
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✅ Strong commercial success

Revenue exceeded the production cost by a clear margin

The release delivered a strong commercial result, with revenue clearly above the reported production budget.
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Strong success
The release delivered $120.7M against a reported budget of $40M to finish with a positive commercial result based on its return multiple.
💹 Return multiple: 3.02x📈 ROI: +202%🧾 Strong commercial success
💰Budget
$40M40 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$120.7M120.7 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
Commercial gap
+$80.7M+80.7 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
Return multiple
3.02x3.02x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Budget
$40M
Revenue
$120.7M
Commercial gap
+$80.7M
Budget: $40M • Revenue: $120.7M • Commercial gap: +$80.7M ROI +202%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Delivered a strong return against budget.
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Director: Mel Gibson

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1Where can I watch Apocalypto?
According to CinemaHook’s current data, the film appears among official viewing options in some regions. Availability may vary by country and by subscription, rental, or purchase option, so check the platform cards on the page for the latest listed status.
2What is Apocalypto about?
The film follows Jaguar Paw, a man from a village in the Maya world who is separated from his family after a sudden attack and forced into a long survival journey through the jungle.
3Is Apocalypto suitable for family viewing?
No. The film is not suitable for children or family viewing. Its violent and intense tone makes it more appropriate for adult viewers who can handle harsh survival stories.
4How long is Apocalypto?
The film runs for 138 minutes, about 2 hours and 18 minutes, which suits its long survival-chase structure.
5What is the original language of Apocalypto?
The film is known for using Yucatec Maya dialogue, which is an important part of the historical world it tries to create.
6What genre is Apocalypto?
It blends historical drama, action, and survival cinema, with a chase-driven structure and a serious tone suited to viewers who enjoy intense films.

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