El Topo (1970)
Kernel Score: 79% · 653 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western
Released: 1970-12-18
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch El Topo
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
El Topo decides to confront warrior Masters on a trans-formative desert journey he begins with his 6 year old son, who must bury his childhood totems to become a man.
El Topo parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that El Topo is a surreal, violent cult Western following a gunfighter's mystical and brutal journey.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Includes mass murder, a village massacre, and other graphic violent imagery throughout its surreal narrative.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like El Topo
If you liked El Topo, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Old Henry (2021) — 82%
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- Pale Rider (1985) — 81%
- Wonder Woman (2009) — 81%
Director
Cast
- Alejandro Jodorowsky as El Topo
- Brontis Jodorowsky as Son of El Topo
- Mara Lorenzio as Marah / The Woman
- David Silva as The Colonel
- Paula Romo as Desconocida
- Jacqueline Luis as Mujercita
- Robert John as Adult Son of El Topo
- Héctor Martínez as Maestro 1
- Juan José Gurrola as Maestro 2
- Víctor Fosado as Maestro 3
El Topo FAQ
Is El Topo good?
El Topo has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch El Topo?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video.
Is El Topo OK for kids?
El Topo is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that El Topo is a surreal, violent cult Western following a gunfighter's mystical and brutal journey.
What movies are like El Topo?
If you liked El Topo, try Old Henry, Brimstone, Pale Rider and Wonder Woman.