El Topo
“The definitive cult spaghetti western”
El Topo decides to confront warrior Masters on a trans-formative desert journey he begins with his 6 year old son, who must bury his childhood totems to become a man.
Where to watch El Topo in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open El Topo there. Availability last verified on July 12, 2026.
Where is El Topo streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Arrow Video Amazon Channel, ARROW | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About El Topo
El Topo is a 1970 Spanish-language adventure, drama and western film directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky. The cast is led by Alejandro Jodorowsky, Brontis Jodorowsky, Mara Lorenzio. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
El Topo was produced by Producciones Panicas and made in Mexico. It was released on December 18, 1970, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Writers
- Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Release date
- December 18, 1970
- Original language
- Spanish
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Mexico
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- Producciones Panicas
El Topo cast & crew
El Topo was directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky and written by Alejandro Jodorowsky.
The cast features Alejandro Jodorowsky as El Topo, Brontis Jodorowsky as Son of El Topo, Mara Lorenzio as Marah / The Woman, David Silva as The Colonel, Paula Romo as Desconocida, and Jacqueline Luis as Mujercita.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, cinematography is by Rafael Corkidi, and it was produced by Mick Gochanour.
Is El Topo worth watching?
El Topo holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 664 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and western, El Topo is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch El Topo
El Topo isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Cast of El Topo
Alejandro Jodorowsky
El Topo
Brontis Jodorowsky
Son of El Topo
Mara Lorenzio
Marah / The Woman
David Silva
The Colonel
Paula Romo
Desconocida
Jacqueline Luis
Mujercita
Robert John
Adult Son of El Topo
Héctor Martínez
Maestro 1
Juan José Gurrola
Maestro 2
Víctor Fosado
Maestro 3
Agustín Isunza
Maestro 4
José Legarreta
Dying Man
El Topo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch El Topo in United States?
El Topo is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is El Topo in?
El Topo is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is El Topo?
El Topo runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is El Topo rated?
El Topo is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 664 ratings.
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