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2006 · 138 min · R

Apocalypto

Directed by Mel Gibson · Action, Drama, History

Apocalypto (2006) is a Action film, directed by Mel Gibson set in Central America during the early modern era. It runs 138 minutes and is rated R.

A survival, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of survival and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
James HornerDaniel Nielsen
Cinematography
Dean Semler
Cast
Rudy YoungbloodRaoul Max TrujilloGerardo TaracenaIazua LariosAntonio MonroyMaría Isabel Díaz LagoDalia HernándezJonathan Brewer

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Central America
Setting
WildernessRuralUrban
When
Early Modern

Premise & themes

Premise
Survival
Themes
SurvivalFamily & Loyalty
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Historical Fiction

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