Apocalypto
“No one can outrun their destiny.”
Synopsis
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.
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Apocalypto - HD (Trailer)Official
Type: Clip • Published 2013-06-03
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Rudy Youngblood
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Raoul Max Trujillo
Zero Wolf
Gerardo Taracena
Middle Eye
Iazua Larios
Sky Flower
Antonio Monroy
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María Isabel Díaz Lago
Mother in Law
Dalia Hernández
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Jonathan Brewer
Blunted
Morris Birdyellowhead
Flint Sky
Carlos Emilio Báez
Turtles Run
Amilcar Ramírez
Curl Nose
Israel Contreras
Smoke Frog
Israel Ríos
Cocoa Leaf
Espiridion Acosta Cache
Old Story Teller
Mayra Sérbulo
Young Woman
Rodolfo Palacios
Snake Ink
Lorena Heranandez
Village Girl
Itandehui Gutierrez
Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 26, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$120.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.02x
+$80.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Gibson
- Screenplay & Story
- Mel Gibson, Farhad Safinia
- Original Score
- James Horner, Daniel Nielsen
- Original Title
- Apocalypto
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $120.7M
- Production Studios
- Icon Entertainment International, Icon Productions, Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson, Farhad Safinia
James Horner, Daniel Nielsen
Dean Semler, Richard Merryman
John Wright
Bruce Davey, Ned Dowd, Vicki Christianson, Mel Gibson, Sergio Miranda
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Davey
Producer
Dean Semler
Director of Photography
Mayes C. Rubeo
Costume Design
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Mel Gibson
Director
Mic Rodgers
Stunt Coordinator
Ted Rae
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Wright
Editor
Mel Gibson
Writer
Mel Gibson
Producer
Farhad Safinia
Writer
Thomas E. Sanders
Production Design
Sergio Miranda
Producer
Daniel Nielsen
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apocalypto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Apocalypto about?
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.
Who directed Apocalypto?
Apocalypto was directed by Mel Gibson.
Who stars in Apocalypto?
The principal cast of Apocalypto includes Rudy Youngblood, Raoul Max Trujillo, Gerardo Taracena, Iazua Larios, Antonio Monroy.
When was Apocalypto released and how long is it?
Apocalypto was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of Apocalypto?
Apocalypto had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $120.7M at the worldwide box office (3.02 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Apocalypto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Apocalypto was composed by James Horner, Daniel Nielsen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Apocalypto?
Apocalypto holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).