Movies like 1492: Conquest of Paradise

Directed by Mel Gibson, Apocalypto is an epic adventure set during the twilight of the Mayan civilization. With its portrayal of indigenous cultures and the brutal impact of change and conquest, the movie resonates with themes similar to 1492: Conquest of Paradise.

Steven Spielberg's Amistad, although set in a later time period, deals with issues of freedom, slavery, and justice, delving into the historical and human aspects that might intrigue those who appreciated 1492: Conquest of Paradise.

Directed by Terrence Malick, The New World is a visually stunning film that explores the story of Pocahontas and her interactions with English settler John Smith. Like 1492: Conquest of Paradise, it examines the collision of Indigenous and European cultures during the era of exploration.

Although not strictly a conquest genre film, Fitzcarraldo is a portrayal of one man's obsessive quest to build an opera house in the Amazon jungle, underscoring the clash between ambition and indigenous life, akin to the exploration themes in 1492: Conquest of Paradise.

The movie dives into the story of missionaries attempting to convert a tribe in the Amazon rainforest, exploring cultural invasion and moral dilemmas, akin to themes in 1492: Conquest of Paradise.