Movies About Aztecs And Mayans

From Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies
Rated PG

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark is a 1981 action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. Set in 1936, the film follows Jones as he embarks on a quest to find the Ark of the Covenant before it falls into the hands of the Nazis. Along the way, he encounters treacherous obstacles, including a rival archaeologist, a band of thugs, and a mysterious cult. With the help of his old friend, Sallah, and the mysterious Marion Ravenwood, Jones is able to outwit the Nazis and retrieve the Ark. The film is an action-packed thrill ride and a testament to the power of the human spirit.

From Gore Verbinski, starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley
Rated PG-13

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a swashbuckling adventure film directed by Gore Verbinski and released in 2003. It stars Johnny Depp as the eccentric pirate Jack Sparrow, Orlando Bloom as the young blacksmith Will Turner, and Keira Knightley as the beautiful governor's daughter Elizabeth Swann. The story follows Jack, Will, and Elizabeth as they race against time to stop the cursed crew of the Black Pearl from attacking Port Royal and reclaim Elizabeth from her captors. Along the way, Jack and Will must battle the nefarious pirate Barbossa, enlist the help of a rag-tag crew of misfits, and recover the legendary cursed gold that can break the curse and free the Black Pearl. With wit, humor, and thrilling action sequences, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a classic adventure film that is beloved by fans of the franchise.

From Gonzalo Arijon, starring Jose Algorta, Roberto Canessa, Alfredo Delgado, Daniel Fernandez
Rated Unrated

Stranded is a 2007 Argentine drama film directed by Gonzalo Arijon. The story follows a family of three who, while traveling in their car, become stranded in the middle of the Patagonian wilderness. With no hope of rescue, the family must struggle to survive the harsh elements and the psychological strain of their situation. Guided by his father's strength and wisdom, the young boy must take on more responsibility as the family's only hope for survival. Stranded is a gripping, emotional story about the power of family and human resilience in the face of extreme adversity.

From Mel Gibson, starring Gerardo Taracena, Raoul Max Trujillo, Dalia Hernández, Rudy Youngblood
Rated R

Set in the Maya civilization of the Yucatan Peninsula in the sixteenth century, Apocalypto tells the story of a young Mesoamerican man named Jaguar Paw, whose peaceful village is attacked by a group of savage warriors. Jaguar Paw and his fellow villagers are captured and taken away to the Mayan city of Coba, where they are to be sold into slavery. Along the way, Jaguar Paw is separated from his pregnant wife and son, who are hidden away in a deep hole in the ground by his father. Jaguar Paw eventually makes it to Coba, where he is chosen to be sacrificed to the gods. To his surprise, Jaguar Paw is able to escape his captors and make his way back to his village, where he finds his family in danger. He and his family must then make their way to safety, avoiding the warriors and their vicious dogs. Along the way, Jaguar Paw must confront his own inner demons, as well as the harsh environment of the jungle, in order to survive and protect his family. The film ends as Jaguar Paw and his family reach safety and make their way back to their village, which is surrounded by the Mayan ruins. In a voiceover, Jaguar Paw reflects on the

From Darren Aronofsky, starring Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Sean Patrick Thomas, Ellen Burstyn
Rated PG-13

From Robert Rodriguez, starring Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Juliette Lewis, Quentin Tarantino
Rated R

From Frank Marshall, starring Ethan Hawke, Vincent Spano, Josh Hamilton, Bruce Ramsay
Rated R

From Directors: David Shapiro, Laurie Gwen Shapiro, starring Tobias Schneebaum, Norman Mailer, Michael Rockefeller
Rated R

From Greg McLean, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Thomas Kretschmann, Alex Russell, Joel Jackson
Rated R

From Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Shia LaBeouf, Karen Allen
Rated PG-13

From Carter Smith, starring Shawn Ashmore, Jena Malone, Jonathan Tucker, Laura Ramsey
Rated R

From Peter Hyams, starring Penelope Ann Miller, Tom Sizemore, Linda Hunt, James Whitmore
Rated R

From Ethan Wiley, starring Arye Gross, Jonathan Stark, Royal Dano, Bill Maher
Rated PG-13

From Christopher Alender, starring Brigitte Kali Canales, Andrea Cortés, Julia Vera, Sal Lopez
Rated R

From Santiago Menghini, starring Phil Robertson, Joana Borja, Victoria Alcock, Cristina Rodlo
Rated R

From Johannes Roberts, starring Sophie Nélisse, Corinne Foxx, Brianne Tju, Sistine Rose Stallone
Rated PG-13

From Sebastián Silva, starring Michael Cera, Juno Temple, Emily Browning, Catalina Sandino Moreno
Rated R