Rating: IMDb: 7.5/10 (projected) | Rotten Tomatoes: 82% (projected)

Main Cast: Gael García Bernal, Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem

Director: Alejandro Amenábar

Plot Summary:

El Apocalipsis de San Juan is an epic historical drama that reimagines the apocalyptic visions of Saint John from the Book of Revelation. Set in ancient Patmos, the film follows John (Gael García Bernal), exiled and grappling with divine visions of the world’s end. Torn between faith and madness, John’s writings inspire upheaval and hope among the oppressed, challenging the power of the Roman Empire.

Alejandro Amenábar creates a visually stunning and emotionally intense film, blending historical context with spiritual allegory. Gael García Bernal delivers a mesmerizing performance, while Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem add depth as figures caught in the turmoil of John’s prophecies. El Apocalipsis de San Juan is a sweeping tale of faith, power, and the enduring search for meaning.