Magellan

Name: Magellan
Director: Lav Diaz
Genre: History, Adventure, Drama
Released: 2025
Duration: 2 h 44 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Gael García Bernal, Amado Arjay Babon, Ronnie Lazaro, Ângela Ramos, Dario Yazbek Bernal

20252h 44m6.3(28 votes)

HistoryAdventureDrama

Synopsis

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…

Magellan (2025) is a history, adventure, and drama film directed by Lav Diaz. It stars Gael García Bernal, Amado Arjay Babon, and Ronnie Lazaro. The film runs for 2 hours 44 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 28 votes.

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Director

Lav Diaz

Cast

Gael García Bernal

Fernão de Magalhães

Amado Arjay Babon

Enrique de Malacca

Ronnie Lazaro

Rajah Humabon

Ângela Ramos

María Caldera Beatriz Barbosa

Dario Yazbek Bernal

Duarte Barbosa

Tomás Alves

Francisco Serrão

Bong Cabrera

Rajah Kulambo

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Is Magellan Worth Watching?

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Where can I watch Magellan?

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Who stars in Magellan?

Magellan stars Gael García Bernal, Amado Arjay Babon, Ronnie Lazaro, and Ângela Ramos, and was directed by Lav Diaz.

How long is Magellan?

Magellan has a runtime of 2 hours 44 minutes.

When did Magellan come out?

Magellan was released in 2025.

What genre is Magellan?

Magellan is a history, adventure, and drama film.

Is Magellan worth watching?

Magellan holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.