The Road to El Dorado (2000)
Kernel Score: 83% · 3,993 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Family, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2000-03-31
Runtime: 89 minutes
Is The Road to El Dorado worth watching?
Worth watching. Two swindlers are mistaken for gods in a golden city. It's funny, bright and well voiced, with a likeable pair of leads, and it's a good deal more fun than its modest reputation suggests.
Watch it if you
- like buddy comedies with a light touch
- enjoy older hand-drawn adventures
- want something funny the whole family can share
Skip it if you
- want strong story or emotion
- dislike songs in animation
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Road to El Dorado
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Stowing away after a failed con, a pair of swindlers end up on El Dorado, the fabled "city of gold", where they quickly get in over their heads when they are mistaken as gods by the inhabitants.
The Road to El Dorado parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that The Road to El Dorado is a PG-rated animated adventure about two con artists mistaken for gods, with comedic swordfights and mild trickery themes.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Includes cartoonish sword fights and adventure peril without graphic content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Road to El Dorado
If you liked The Road to El Dorado, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) — 87%: Another fast, funny animated adventure with ancient settings
- Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) — 77%: Swashbuckling animated adventure with likeable rogues
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — 89%: Witty adventure with a charming rogue lead
- Hercules (1997) — 85%: Funny Disney take on a mythic story
- Shrek (2001) — 87%: Sharp animated comedy that works for adults too
- Tangled (2010) — 87%: Bright adventure with a charming rogue
Director
Bibo Bergeron
Cast
- Kenneth Branagh as Miguel (voice)
- Kevin Kline as Tulio (voice)
- Rosie Perez as Chel (voice)
- Armand Assante as Tzekel-Kan (voice)
- Edward James Olmos as Chief (voice)
- Jim Cummings as Cortes (voice)
- Frank Welker as Altivo (voice)
- Tobin Bell as Zaragoza (voice)
- Elton John as Narrator (voice)
- Duncan Marjoribanks as Acolyte (voice)
The Road to El Dorado FAQ
Is The Road to El Dorado worth watching?
Worth watching. Two swindlers are mistaken for gods in a golden city. It's funny, bright and well voiced, with a likeable pair of leads, and it's a good deal more fun than its modest reputation suggests.
Where can I watch The Road to El Dorado?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Road to El Dorado OK for kids?
The Road to El Dorado is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Road to El Dorado is a PG-rated animated adventure about two con artists mistaken for gods, with comedic swordfights and mild trickery themes.
What movies are like The Road to El Dorado?
If you liked The Road to El Dorado, try The Emperor's New Groove, Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and Hercules.