Content breakdown
✅
Generally safe
# Magellan - Parent Guide
This historical drama offers a thought-provoking perspective on European colonization of the Philippines with mild violence but no language or sexual content. It's best suited for older children and teens interested in history, as it presents complex themes about cultural encounter and colonization that may require parental discussion.
About this movie
Genre
History, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis
Magellan presents the colonization of the Philippines as a primal, shocking encounter with the unknown and a radical retelling of European narratives of discovery and exploration.
Cast

Gael García Bernal
Fernão de Magalhães

Amado Arjay Babon
Enrique de Malacca

Ronnie Lazaro
Rajah Humabon

Ângela Ramos
María Caldera Beatriz Barbosa
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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