7.9IMDb365k votes
Directed by Mel Gibson
With Rudy Youngblood · Raoul Max Trujillo · Gerardo Taracena
the vibe
- 🌱 hopeful
- 🧠 intelligent
- ⚡ action, no fluff
the story
A man from a peaceful tribe is captured by an invading force and embarks on a dangerous journey to escape.
the plot
contains spoilers
- the film features a cast of indigenous and mexican actors
- the film is set in yucatán or guatemala during the year 1502
- the hero's journey follows a young man named jaguar paw
- jaguar paw and his fellow tribesmen are captured by an invading force
- after a raid on their village, they are brought to a maya city
- the captured tribesmen are taken for human sacrifice
- the story takes place at a time when the maya civilization is in decline
awards & recognition
- Oscar Nominee
- Nominated for 3 Oscars.
- 9 wins & 23 nominations total.
where to watch
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