Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)
0.1814Canon Score · ranked #120 all time
Aggregated from 8 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
A few decades after the destruction of the Inca Empire, a Spanish expedition led by the infamous Aguirre leaves the mountains of Peru and goes down the Amazon River in search of the lost city of El Dorado. When great difficulties arise, Aguirre’s men start to wonder whether their quest will lead them to prosperity or certain death.
Why it ranks #120
Every list on which Aguirre, the Wrath of God appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Village Voice 100 Best of 20th C (2000) | Critics' canon | #43 / 100 |
| Time Out 100 Best (2026 ed.) | Critics' canon | #88 / 99 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #93 / 1041 |
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #119 / 264 |
| Ebert Great Movies (I–IV) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| TIME All-TIME 100 (2005) | Editorial list | Selected |