1492: Conquest of Paradise
“Centuries before the exploration of space, there was another voyage into the unknown.”
1492: Conquest of Paradise depicts Christopher Columbus’ discovery of The New World and his effect on the indigenous people.
Where to watch 1492: Conquest of Paradise in United States
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Where is 1492: Conquest of Paradise streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Germany | FlimmerkisteTV Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About 1492: Conquest of Paradise
1492: Conquest of Paradise is a 1992 English-language action, adventure and drama film directed by Ridley Scott. The cast is led by Gérard Depardieu, Armand Assante, Sigourney Weaver. It has a runtime of 2h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
1492: Conquest of Paradise was produced by Due West, Cyrkfilms, and Légende Films and made in France and Spain. It was released on August 9, 1992, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $47 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Writers
- Roselyne Bosch
- Release date
- August 9, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Spain
- Budget
- $47 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Due West, Cyrkfilms, Légende Films
1492: Conquest of Paradise cast & crew
1492: Conquest of Paradise was directed by Ridley Scott and written by Roselyne Bosch.
The cast features Gérard Depardieu as Christopher Columbus, Armand Assante as Sanchez, Sigourney Weaver as Queen Isabella, Loren Dean as Older Fernando, Ángela Molina as Beatrix, and Fernando Rey as Marchena.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vangelis, cinematography is by Adrian Biddle, and it was produced by Iain Smith and Garth Thomas.
Is 1492: Conquest of Paradise worth watching?
1492: Conquest of Paradise holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 921 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 2h 34m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and drama, 1492: Conquest of Paradise is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 1492: Conquest of Paradise
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Cast of 1492: Conquest of Paradise
Gérard Depardieu
Christopher Columbus
Armand Assante
Sanchez
Sigourney Weaver
Queen Isabella
Loren Dean
Older Fernando
Ángela Molina
Beatrix
Fernando Rey
Marchena
Michael Wincott
Adrian de Moxica
Kevin Dunn
Captain Mendez
Tchéky Karyo
Martín Alonso Pinzón
Frank Langella
Santangel
Mark Margolis
Bobadilla
Arnold Vosloo
Guevara
1492: Conquest of Paradise — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 1492: Conquest of Paradise in United States?
1492: Conquest of Paradise is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is 1492: Conquest of Paradise on Kanopy?
Yes — 1492: Conquest of Paradise is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is 1492: Conquest of Paradise in?
1492: Conquest of Paradise is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Latin, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 1492: Conquest of Paradise?
1492: Conquest of Paradise runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).
▸What is 1492: Conquest of Paradise rated?
1492: Conquest of Paradise is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 921 ratings.
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