The Road to El Dorado (2000): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Road to El Dorado is a 2000 animated comedy directed by David Silverman and Will Finn, starring Kevin Kline and Rosie Perez. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $76.4 million worldwide on a $95 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Theatrical Feature at the Annie Awards 2000. Critics gave it 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Directors
- David Silverman , Will Finn and Bibo Bergeron
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DreamWorks Distribution
- Budget
- $95M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Road to El Dorado About?
The premise of The Road to El Dorado without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fueled by greed and curiosity, two con-artists set out on a perilous journey to find the legendary City of Gold, El Dorado. After outsmarting Spanish explorers, they unexpectedly discover the mystical city and are mistaken for gods by a manipulative priest seeking power. A charming local woman aids them as they navigate this absurd and dangerous adventure, filled with laughter and unexpected encounters with divinity.
The Road to El Dorado Cast
Kevin Kline leads the cast, with Rosie Perez. Directed by David Silverman, Will Finn and Bibo Bergeron.
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Co-director Will Finn - Co-director Bibo Bergeron
- Co-director Don Paul
The Road to El Dorado Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Road to El Dorado 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 73% User score
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The Road to El Dorado Plot Summary
What happens in The Road to El Dorado from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the scorching summer of 1519 in Spain, two clever swindlers, Miguel and Tulio, unexpectedly strike it rich after winning a rigged game of chance with the help of some fortunate dice from an unsuspecting opponent. They come into possession of a treasure map that allegedly leads to the legendary City of Gold, El Dorado. Unfortunately, their success is fleeting; they’re soon uncovered and must flee from the authorities. In a desperate act of escape, they hide aboard a ship headed for the New World, which is commanded by conquistador Hernán Cortés.
Full summary
The whole story of The Road to El Dorado, scene by scene
The Road to El Dorado Box Office & Budget
The Road to El Dorado grossed $76.4 million worldwide on a $95 million budget, 80% of what it cost. $50.9 million came from the US and Canada and $25.6 million (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$76.4M
80% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $50.9M
- International
- $25.6M
- Budget
- $95M
The Road to El Dorado Awards & Nominations
The Road to El Dorado earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Theatrical Feature at the Annie Awards 2000.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Annie Awards 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Theatrical Feature
The Road to El Dorado Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Road to El Dorado.
How Well Do You Know The Road to El Dorado?
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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The Road to El Dorado Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “La strada per El Dorado” and “La Route d'Eldorado”.
- Also known as
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- La strada per El Dorado
- La Route d'Eldorado
- La ruta hacia El Dorado
- Veien til El Dorado
- El camino a El Dorado
- El camino hacia El Dorado
- O Caminho Para El Dorado
- Droga do El Dorado
- エル・ドラド 黄金の都
- Der Weg nach El Dorado
- La Route d'El Dorado
- Дорога на Эльдорадо
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- Vägen till El Dorado
- De weg naar El Dorado
- Irány Eldorádó
- Vejen til El Dorado
- Tie El Doradoon
- El Doradorako bidea
- Eldorádo
- הדרך לאל דוראדו
- Ο Δρόμος για το Ελ Ντοράντο
- Drumul spre El Dorado
- La ruta cap a El Dorado
- Пътят към Ел Дорадо
- El Dorado Yolu
- Пут у Елдорадо
- Дорога на Ельдорадо
- 황금의 도시 엘도라도
- به سوی الدورادو
- 勇闖黃金城
- Kelias į Eldoradą
- 勇闯黄金城
- Cesta do El Dorada
- ผจญภัยแดนมหัศจรรย์ เอลโดราโด้
- Ceļš uz Eldorado, გზა ელ დორადომდე
- الطريق الى الدورادو
- Đường Tới El Dorado
- Put u El Dorado
- الطريق إلى إل دورادو
- 黃金國冒險之旅
- Pot v El Dorado
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The Road to El Dorado FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Road to El Dorado, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Road to El Dorado?
The Road to El Dorado runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Road to El Dorado released?
The Road to El Dorado was released on March 31, 2000.
Who directed The Road to El Dorado?
The Road to El Dorado was directed by David Silverman, Will Finn and Bibo Bergeron.
More films by David Silverman Who is in the cast of The Road to El Dorado?
The Road to El Dorado stars Kevin Kline and Rosie Perez.
How much did The Road to El Dorado make at the box office?
The Road to El Dorado grossed $76.4 million worldwide ($50.9 million domestic, $25.6 million international) on a budget of $95 million.
How is The Road to El Dorado rated?
The Road to El Dorado has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 51 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Was The Road to El Dorado nominated for any awards?
The Road to El Dorado received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Road to El Dorado have a post-credit scene?
No. The Road to El Dorado has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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