El Topo
1970, Spanish. Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch El Topo
El Topo isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Alejandro JodorowskyDirector
- Alejandro JodorowskyEl Topo
- Brontis JodorowskySon of El Topo
- Mara LorenzioMarah / The Woman
- David SilvaThe Colonel
- Paula RomoDesconocida
- Jacqueline LuisMujercita
- Robert JohnAdult Son of El Topo
- Héctor MartínezMaestro 1
- Juan José GurrolaMaestro 2
- Víctor FosadoMaestro 3
- Agustín IsunzaMaestro 4
- José LegarretaDying Man
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1970
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Budget
- $400K
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El Topo: quick answers
Is El Topo worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 709 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is El Topo?
El Topo runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does El Topo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for El Topo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
El Topo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
El Topo is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is El Topo on?
El Topo isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like El Topo?
If you liked El Topo, try The Mountain Men, Butcher's Crossing, Old Henry.
Who directed El Topo?
El Topo (1970) was directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky and stars Alejandro Jodorowsky, Brontis Jodorowsky, Mara Lorenzio.