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Magellan

6.420252h 44mMovieHistoryAdventureDrama

At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan leads an expedition under the Spanish crown in search of the first westward route to the Spice Islands. He embarks on a perilous journey across the uncharted Pacific,…

DirectorLav Diaz
WriterLav Diaz
ProducersMontse Triola·Bianca Balbuena

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lav Diaz

GBGael García Bernal
Gael García Bernal
Fernão de Magalhães
ABAmado Arjay Babon
Amado Arjay Babon
Enrique de Malacca
RLRonnie Lazaro
Ronnie Lazaro
Rajah Humabon
ÂRÂngela Ramos
Ângela Ramos
María Caldera Beatriz Barbosa
DBDario Yazbek Bernal
Dario Yazbek Bernal
Duarte Barbosa
TATomás Alves
Tomás Alves
Francisco Serrão
BCBong Cabrera
Bong Cabrera
Rajah Kulambo
HOHazel Orencio
Hazel Orencio
Reyna Juana
BPBaptiste Pinteaux
Baptiste Pinteaux
Father Dela Reina
RKRoger Alan Koza
Roger Alan Koza
Alfonso de Albuquerque
BJBrontis Jodorowsky
Brontis Jodorowsky
Bishop Fonseca
VSValdemar Santos
Valdemar Santos
Rui Faleiro

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Magellan — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Magellan?

Magellan is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Magellan on Netflix?

No, Magellan is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Magellan on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Magellan isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Magellan for free?

Magellan is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Magellan based on a true story?

Yes — Magellan is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).