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Christopher Columbus: The Discovery

1992Movie2 h 0 minPG-13

History
21
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes7%17%

A history movie about history and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for laughs, scares or tears.

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Story

Chosen by a queen. Driven by a dream. He dared to go to the edge, and kept going.

Genoan navigator Christopher Columbus has a dream to find an alternative route to sail to the Indies, by traveling west instead of east, across the unchartered Ocean sea. After failing to find backing from the Portugese, he goes to the Spanish court to ask Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand for help. After surviving a grilling from the Head of the Spanish Inquisition Tomas de Torquemada, he eventually gets the blessing from Queen Isabella and sets sail in three ships to travel into the unknown. Along the way he must deal with sabotage from Portugese spies and mutiny from a rebellious crew.

Feels like

  • Historical Biopic
  • Age of Exploration
  • Religious Conflict
  • Sea Voyage Adventure
  • Educational Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Traditional Hollywood Epic
  • Columbus Mythology

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
John Glen
Written by
Mario Puzo, John Briley, Cary Bates
Produced by
Ilya Salkind
Music by
Cliff Eidelman

Everyone

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Facts

August 20, 1992 · 2 h 0 min · PG-13

Released
August 20, 1992
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
History, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
France, Spain, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Christopher Columbus: The Discovery worth watching?"

Questions about Christopher Columbus: The Discovery

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Christopher Columbus: The Discovery worth watching?

21
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 21 (IMDb 4.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 7%). Audiences rate it higher (31 out of 100) than critics (7).

Is Christopher Columbus: The Discovery okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Was Christopher Columbus: The Discovery a box office flop?

Budget$40 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 21% of its budget.