# Apocalypto (2006) - **Summary**: Set in the Mayan civilization, the story follows Jaguar Paw, a young indigenous man whose idyllic existence is disrupted by a violent invading force, leading him on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression​[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472043/plotsummary/)​. - **Director**: Mel Gibson - **Genre**: Action, Adventure, Drama - **IMDB**: [Link](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472043/)