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End of the Spear (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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End of the Spear is a 2006 adventure drama directed by Jim Hanon, starring Chad Allen, Jack Guzman and Louie Leonardo. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $12.1 million worldwide on a $10 million budget. Critics gave it 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
42%
worldwide gross
$12.1M
Metascore
45
budget
$10M
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End of the Spear (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Jim Hanon
Genres
Adventure , Drama
Original language
English
Budget
$10M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is End of the Spear About?

The premise of End of the Spear without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Deep within the Ecuadorian rainforest, a Waodani warrior named Mincayani lives a life of harsh survival. His world is irrevocably changed when his family confronts and kills five American missionaries. This tragic event sparks an unexpected journey for the Waodani, leading them to abandon their violent ways and dedicate themselves to caring for the families of the very people they attacked, forging a path toward healing and reconciliation.

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Cast & crew

End of the Spear Cast

Chad Allen leads the cast, with Jack Guzman and Louie Leonardo. Directed by Jim Hanon.

From the director

More from Jim Hanon

One more film directed by Jim Hanon: Beyond the Gates of Splendor.

Full filmography
Ratings

End of the Spear Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave End of the Spear 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic.

Plot

End of the Spear Plot Summary

What happens in End of the Spear from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the heart of the Amazonian rainforest, along the Curaray River, the Waodani tribe flourishes, deeply rooted in an animist tradition rich with meaning. For Mincayani (Chad Allen), his childhood is forever marked by a courageous act: he bravely saves Dayumae from a vicious spear attack during the night, an incident that leads to the tragic death of Dayumae’s younger sister, who was in her care. As the tribe mourns their losses and begins to rebuild, we catch glimpses of the close-knit community of the Waodani, intertwined with their customs and way of life.

Full summary

The whole story of End of the Spear, scene by scene

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Box office

End of the Spear Box Office & Budget

End of the Spear grossed $12.1 million worldwide on a $10 million budget, 1.2 times what it cost. $12 million came from the US and Canada and $161,105 (1%) from the rest of the world.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$12.1M

1.2× its budget

US & Canada
$12M
International
$161.1K
Budget
$10M
US & Canada 99% Rest of the world 1%
Videos

End of the Spear Trailers & Videos

The trailer of End of the Spear.

End of the Spear - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know End of the Spear?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What significant event marked Mincayani's childhood?

Details

End of the Spear Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Walk His Trail” and “El Final del Espíritu”.

Also known as
  • Walk His Trail
  • El Final del Espíritu
  • 亚马逊悲歌
  • Durch den Tod versöhnt
  • La punta della lancia
  • 长矛的尖端
  • Terra selvagem
  • חוד החנית
  • Spjutets härskare
  • A dárda vége
  • Острието на копието
  • Na konci světa
+4 more
  • 창끝
  • На острие копья
  • Αποστολή στον Αμαζόνιο
  • La fi de l’esperit

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FAQ

End of the Spear FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of End of the Spear, each answered in a sentence.

How long is End of the Spear?

End of the Spear runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was End of the Spear released?

End of the Spear was released on January 20, 2006.

Who directed End of the Spear?

End of the Spear was directed by Jim Hanon.

More films by Jim Hanon

Who is in the cast of End of the Spear?

End of the Spear stars Chad Allen, Jack Guzman and Louie Leonardo.

How much did End of the Spear make at the box office?

End of the Spear grossed $12.1 million worldwide ($12 million domestic, $161,105 international) on a budget of $10 million.

How is End of the Spear rated?

End of the Spear has 42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does End of the Spear have a post-credit scene?

No. End of the Spear has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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