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Embrace of the Serpent

7.720152h 5mMovieDramaAdventure

The epic story of the first contact, encounter, approach, betrayal and, eventually, life-transcending friendship, between Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman, last survivor of his people, and two scientists that, over the course of 40 years,…

DirectorCiro Guerra
WritersJacques Toulemonde·Ciro Guerra
ProducersMarcelo Céspedes·Raúl Bravo

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Cast · Directed by Ciro Guerra

NTNilbio Torres
Nilbio Torres
Karamakate (Young)
ABAntonio Bolívar
Antonio Bolívar
Karamakate (Old)
JBJan Bijvoet
Jan Bijvoet
Theodor Koch-Grunberg
BDBrionne Davis
Brionne Davis
Richard Evans Schultes
YM
Yauenkü Miguee
Manduca
LSLuigi Sciamanna
Luigi Sciamanna
The Missionary
NC
Nicolás Cancino
The Messiah
PM
Pediwake Daniel Martínez
Santiago
JS
José Sabogal
The Rubber Trapper

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Embrace of the Serpent — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Embrace of the Serpent?

Embrace of the Serpent is streaming on Philo, Night Flight Plus and OVID in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Embrace of the Serpent on Netflix?

No, Embrace of the Serpent is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and Night Flight Plus.

Is Embrace of the Serpent on Amazon Prime Video?

Embrace of the Serpent isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Embrace of the Serpent for free?

Embrace of the Serpent is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

Is Embrace of the Serpent based on a true story?

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