Movie

El Topo

“The definitive cult spaghetti western”

★ 7.1(662)19702h 5m

El Topo is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch El Topo

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Good to know

Director: Alejandro Jodorowsky
Release date: 1970-12-18
Runtime: 2h 5m
Language: Spanish
Budget: $400,000
Status: Released
Country: Mexico
Studio: Producciones Panicas

El Topo — trailer

About El Topo

El Topo is a 1970 movie in the Adventure, Drama and Western genres, directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, starring Alejandro Jodorowsky, Brontis Jodorowsky and Mara Lorenzio. It has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 662 viewers. Below you can see where to watch El Topo in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Alejandro Jodorowsky

El Topo

Brontis Jodorowsky

Son of El Topo

Mara Lorenzio

Marah / The Woman

David Silva

The Colonel

Paula Romo

Desconocida

Jacqueline Luis

Mujercita

Robert John

Adult Son of El Topo

Héctor Martínez

Maestro 1

Juan José Gurrola

Maestro 2

Víctor Fosado

Maestro 3

Agustín Isunza

Maestro 4

José Legarreta

Dying Man

Themes & keywords

mass murdersymbolismmysticsurrealsymbolgodconfrontationdesertreligious cultgunfighterjourneyspiritual questunderground cavernmysticaltotem

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch El Topo in Mexico?+

In Mexico, El Topo is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is El Topo on Netflix?+

El Topo is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is El Topo?+

El Topo has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

Who stars in El Topo?+

El Topo stars Alejandro Jodorowsky, Brontis Jodorowsky, Mara Lorenzio, David Silva and Paula Romo.

When did El Topo come out?+

El Topo is a 1970 movie directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky.

What genre is El Topo?+

El Topo is Adventure, Drama and Western film.

Who directed El Topo?+

El Topo was directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky.