At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan leads an expedition under the Spanish crown in search of the first westward route to the Spice Islands. He embarks on a perilous journey across the uncharted Pacific, where his fleet faces starvation, mutiny, and the psychological toll of endless seas. Upon reaching the shores of Cebu, Magellan is pulled into a fatal conflict with the natives by his drive to spread Catholicism, culminating in his tragic doom.
based on true storyperiod dramaoceanic expeditionexplorermultilingualhistorical drama16th centuryportuguese historymagellancolonizationslow cinemaseafarer
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How long is Magellan?
Magellan has a runtime of 2h 44m (2 hours and 44 minutes).
Who directed Magellan?
Magellan was directed by Lav Diaz and released in 2025.
What genre is Magellan?
Magellan is a History, Adventure, Drama film (2025).
Who stars in Magellan?
The cast of Magellan includes Gael García Bernal, Amado Arjay Babon, Ronnie Lazaro, Ângela Ramos, Dario Yazbek Bernal.
What is the TMDB rating for Magellan?
Magellan has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 25 votes.