Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,214 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: History, Adventure, Drama
Released: 1972-12-29
Runtime: 95 minutes
Where to watch Aguirre, the Wrath of God
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Aguirre, the Wrath of God parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Aguirre, the Wrath of God is a NR historical drama depicting a conquistador expedition's descent into madness and death.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts conquest, death, and the violent unraveling of a doomed expedition.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Klaus Kinski as Don Lope de Aguirre
- Helena Rojo as Inés de Atienza
- Del Negro as Brother Gaspar de Carvajal
- Ruy Guerra as Don Pedro de Ursúa
- Peter Berling as Don Fernando de Guzmán
- Cecilia Rivera as Flores, Aguirre's Daughter
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- Edward Roland as Okello
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- Armando Polanah as Armando
Aguirre, the Wrath of God FAQ
Is Aguirre, the Wrath of God good?
Aguirre, the Wrath of God has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,214 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
In the US you can stream Aguirre, the Wrath of God on Fubo, Philo, History Vault and Night Flight Plus, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, Fandango at Home, Pluto TV and Shout! Factory TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Aguirre, the Wrath of God OK for kids?
Aguirre, the Wrath of God is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Aguirre, the Wrath of God is a NR historical drama depicting a conquistador expedition's descent into madness and death.
What movies are like Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
If you liked Aguirre, the Wrath of God, try Fitzcarraldo, The Mission, True Spirit and The Bible: In the Beginning....