Magellan (2025)
Original title: Magalhães
Magellan is a 2025 Portuguese-language history movie directed by Lav Diaz, with a running time of 2h 44m. It stars Gael García Bernal, Amado Arjay Babon and Ronnie Lazaro.
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. He embarks on a perilous journey across the uncharted Pacific, where his fleet faces starvation, mutiny, and the psychological toll of endless seas. Upon reaching the shores of Cebu, Magellan is pulled into a fatal conflict with the natives by his drive to spread Catholicism, culminating in his tragic doom.
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What is Magellan about?
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. He embarks on a perilous journey across the uncharted Pacific, where his fleet faces starvation, mutiny, and the psychological toll of endless seas. Upon reaching the shores of Cebu, Magellan is pulled into a fatal conflict with the natives by his drive to spread Catholicism, culminating in his tragic doom.
When was Magellan released?
Magellan was released on 10 September 2025.
How long is Magellan?
Magellan runs 2h 44m.
Who made Magellan?
Magellan was directed by Lav Diaz.
Where can I watch Magellan?
Magellan is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Magellan
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Gael García Bernal as Fernão de Magalhães
- Amado Arjay Babon as Enrique de Malacca
- Ronnie Lazaro as Rajah Humabon
- Ângela Ramos as María Caldera Beatriz Barbosa
- Dario Yazbek Bernal as Duarte Barbosa
- Tomás Alves as Francisco Serrão
- Bong Cabrera as Rajah Kulambo
- Hazel Orencio as Reyna Juana
- Baptiste Pinteaux as Father Dela Reina
- Roger Alan Koza as Alfonso de Albuquerque
- Brontis Jodorowsky as Bishop Fonseca
- Valdemar Santos as Rui Faleiro