Apocalypto (2006)
A man's relentless fight for family unfolds with gritty, suspenseful action in a bleak, epic world.
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.
How intense is Apocalypto?
Apocalypto is mildly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Apocalypto feels like
- Tone
- grittytenseepicsuspensefulbleak
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Apocalypto
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Apocalypto for you?
Is Apocalypto scary?
Only a little. Apocalypto has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Apocalypto gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Apocalypto sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Apocalypto OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Apocalypto?
Apocalypto runs 2h 18m.
Where can I stream Apocalypto?
Apocalypto is streaming on Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock and Kanopy.
Does Apocalypto have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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