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Magellan

2025Movie2 h 44 minNR

76

GreatGoodWatch score

76

GreatGoodWatch score

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Summary

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.

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Directed by: Lav Diaz
Written by: Lav Diaz
Produced by: Paul Soriano, Albert Serra, Joaquim Sapinho
Music by: Marc Verdaguer

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September 10, 2025 · 2 h 44 min · NR

Released: September 10, 2025
Runtime: 2 h 44 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Violence
Genres: History, Adventure, Drama
Original language: Portuguese
Also spoken: Spanish, French, English, Filipino
Made in: Philippines, Portugal, Spain, France, Taiwan
Budget: $2 million
Available in: 6 countries
Keywords: based on true story

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Questions about Magellan

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Where can I stream Magellan?

In the United States, Magellan is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Magellan worth watching?

76

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Is Magellan okay for kids?

NRViolence

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

Is Magellan in English?

PortugueseSpanishFrenchEnglishFilipino

No, it was made in Portuguese, with some Spanish, French, English, and Filipino.