Hamzah19052025-12-07T12:16:46.289Z

8/10

The real definition of every frame being a painting, it’s truly that beautiful.

Magellan is one of the best historical biopic films I’ve ever seen. Shot entirely with static frames, minimal scoring, calm and quiet vibes, and cinematography that’s beautifully serene a...

ljabry2026-01-23T02:16:07.233Z

1/10

I have never assigned a rating of 1/10 to any film until this one. For all those that have been taken by the cinematography, you have been taken for a ride. The use of a 4:3 ratio, dark, smudgy static wide shot series of 2-4 minutes takes, minimal dialog and acting does...

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Release

10/09/2025

Rating

⭐ 6.3/10

Runtime

163 min

Status

Released

Budget

$2,340,000

Genres

History Adventure Drama

Languages

FrenchSpanishPortugueseMalay

Production

Links

IMDb Wikidata Homepage

Magellan

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.