The Royal Hunt of the Sun
1969, English. Directed by Irving Lerner.
The birth of a hero. The death of an empire. The adventure of a lifetime.
The Spanish explorer Pizarro captures the Inca god-chief Atahualpa and promises to free him upon the delivery of a hoard of gold. But Pizarro finds himself torn between his desire for conquest and his sense of honor after friendship and respect develops between captive and captor.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 5 October 1969
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Shaffer, Philip Yordan
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What The Royal Hunt of the Sun is based on
The Royal Hunt of the Sun is based on The Royal Hunt of the Sun, a play or musical by Peter Shaffer.
Play or musical
The Royal Hunt of the Sun
By Peter Shaffer
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The Royal Hunt of the Sun: quick answers
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How long is The Royal Hunt of the Sun?
The Royal Hunt of the Sun runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Royal Hunt of the Sun have a post-credits scene?
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The Royal Hunt of the Sun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Royal Hunt of the Sun is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Royal Hunt of the Sun on?
The Royal Hunt of the Sun isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Royal Hunt of the Sun?
If you liked The Royal Hunt of the Sun, try The Mosquito Coast, The Last of the Mohicans, Gold.
Who directed The Royal Hunt of the Sun?
The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1969) was directed by Irving Lerner and stars Robert Shaw, Christopher Plummer, Nigel Davenport.
What is The Royal Hunt of the Sun based on?
The Royal Hunt of the Sun is based on The Royal Hunt of the Sun, a play or musical by Peter Shaffer.