Where to Watch 1492: Conquest of Paradise
- ZokkiieMarch 20, 2026The film looks amazing, with some scenes that really stick with you, and Gérard Depardieu delivers a committed performance. But it keeps glorifying Columbus, who did terrible things, and that overshadows much of the story. Pacing feels off at times, and most of the other characters barely leave an impression. There are moments of spectacle that make it entertaining, yet the constant hero treatment makes it hard to fully get behind. Worth seeing once, but not one you’ll revisit.
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1492: Conquest of Paradise was released on October 8, 1992.
1492: Conquest of Paradise was directed by Ridley Scott.
1492: Conquest of Paradise has a runtime of 2h 34m.
1492: Conquest of Paradise was produced by Garth Thomas, Ridley Scott, Pere Fages, Marc Boyman, Alain Goldman, Roselyne Bosch.
Big budget account of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas. Released in 1992 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the discovery. Shows the disastrous effects the Europeans had on the original inhabitants, and Columbus' struggle to civilize the New World.
The key characters in 1492: Conquest of Paradise are Christopher Columbus (Gérard Depardieu), Sanchez (Armand Assante), Queen Isabella (Sigourney Weaver).
1492: Conquest of Paradise is rated PG-13.
1492: Conquest of Paradise is a Drama, Adventure, Action film.
1492: Conquest of Paradise has an audience rating of 5 out of 10.
1492: Conquest of Paradise had a budget of $47M.
1492: Conquest of Paradise has made $7.2M at the box office.