Movie

Aguirre, the Wrath of God

“A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.”

★ 7.4(1,265)19721h 35m

Aguirre, the Wrath of God is streaming on Hulu and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

Where to watch Aguirre, the Wrath of God

🇯🇵 Japan

Good to know

Director: Werner Herzog
Release date: 1972-12-29
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: German
Box office: $37,041
Budget: $370,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Werner Herzog Filmproduktion

Aguirre, the Wrath of God — trailer

About Aguirre, the Wrath of God

Aguirre, the Wrath of God is a 1972 movie in the History, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Werner Herzog, starring Klaus Kinski, Helena Rojo and Del Negro. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 1,265 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Aguirre, the Wrath of God in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Klaus Kinski

Don Lope de Aguirre

Helena Rojo

Inés de Atienza

Del Negro

Brother Gaspar de Carvajal

Ruy Guerra

Don Pedro de Ursúa

Peter Berling

Don Fernando de Guzmán

Cecilia Rivera

Flores, Aguirre's Daughter

Daniel Ades

Perucho

Edward Roland

Okello

Alexandra Cheves

Armando Polanah

Armando

Daniel Farfán

Julio E. Martínez

Themes & keywords

goldsentenceperuinsanitygold rushamazon rainforestfloatsouth america16th centuryconquestnew german cinemaindigenous peoplesamazon riverconquistadorage of discovery