Aguirre, the Wrath of God

1h 35m · 1972 · Directed by Werner Herzog · 4.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) runs 1h 35m, directed by Werner Herzog. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: History, Adventure, Drama

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.