Movies like Apocalypto

Like Apocalypto, The Revenant is a gritty and intense survival tale set against the backdrop of America's wilderness in the 1820s. Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, this film shares a raw depiction of survival, revenge, and human perseverance.

Set during the French and Indian War, The Last of the Mohicans, directed by Michael Mann, features the struggle of Native American tribes amidst European colonization. It shares dramatic storytelling and intense action sequences reminiscent of Apocalypto.

Terrence Malick's The New World presents the founding of the Jamestown, Virginia, settlement. It captures a rich historical ambiance similar to Apocalypto and showcases the encounter between Native American cultures and European explorers.

Quest for Fire is a story of survival and discovery, set 80,000 years ago. Its depiction of early human life and its reliance on the natural environment draw parallels to the themes explored in Apocalypto.

Directed by Roland Emmerich, 10,000 BC offers a prehistoric setting akin to the ancient world of Apocalypto. It features the journey of a young mammoth hunter as he battles saber-toothed tigers, prehistoric predators, and unforgiving nature.

With its focus on a Norse narrative, Valhalla Rising offers a brutal and visually stunning journey akin to Apocalypto, following a mute warrior known as One-Eye as he travels across the sea to unknown dangers.

Pathfinder explores the conflict between Native American tribes and Viking invaders, presenting brutal combat and a tale of survival in the New World, drawing thematic parallels to Apocalypto.