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Aguirre, the Wrath of God

1972Movie1 h 35 minNR

History
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd4.1/5Rotten Tomatoes96%90%

A relentlessly bleak, nerve-racking history movie about history and the mind, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.

A few decades after the destruction of the Inca Empire, a Spanish expedition led by the infamous Aguirre leaves the mountains of Peru and goes down the Amazon River in search of the lost city of El Dorado. When great difficulties arise, Aguirre’s men start to wonder whether their quest will lead them to prosperity or certain death.

Feels like

  • Psychological Descent into Madness
  • Visually Overwhelming Jungle Epic
  • Anti-Colonial Satire
  • Existential Horror
  • Operatic Tragedy
  • Claustrophobic River Journey
  • Haunting Electronic Score
  • Klaus Kinski's Manic Performance
  • Surreal Historical Drama

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Werner Herzog
Written by
Werner Herzog
Produced by
Werner Herzog, Hans Prescher
Music by
Popol Vuh

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Facts

December 29, 1972 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
December 29, 1972
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
History, Adventure, Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
Quechua, Spanish
Made in
Germany, Mexico, Peru
Budget
$370,000
Box office
$37,041
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Surreal Horror, Detrimental Determination, Cold Ham +9

  • Surreal Horror
  • Detrimental Determination
  • Cold Ham
  • Black Comedy
  • How the Mighty Have Fallen
  • Camping a Crapper
  • Kick the Dog
  • Blow Gun
  • Andean Music
  • The Load
  • Sinister Minister
  • Kangaroo Court

12 of 98 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Aguirre, the Wrath of God?"

Questions about Aguirre, the Wrath of God

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Aguirre, the Wrath of God?

fuboTVPhiloKanopyFandango at Home FreeHistory VaultPluto TVNight Flight+Shout! Factory TV

In the United States, Aguirre, the Wrath of God streams on fuboTV, Philo, History Vault, Night Flight+, and Fandor, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Aguirre, the Wrath of God worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 96%). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Will I feel good after watching Aguirre, the Wrath of God?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Aguirre, the Wrath of God plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Aguirre, the Wrath of God in English?

GermanQuechuaSpanish

No, it was made in German, with some Quechua and Spanish.

What tropes does Aguirre, the Wrath of God use?

Surreal HorrorDetrimental DeterminationCold HamBlack ComedyHow the Mighty Have FallenCamping a CrapperKick the DogBlow GunAndean MusicThe LoadSinister MinisterKangaroo Courtand 86 more

TV Tropes lists 98 tropes for it, including Surreal Horror, Detrimental Determination, and Cold Ham.