The Road to El Dorado

Name: The Road to El Dorado
Director: Bibo Bergeron
Genre: Family, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2000-01-01
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Kevin Kline, Rosie Perez, Armand Assante, Edward James Olmos

2000Dir. Bibo Bergeron1h 29m

Track this movie free Wishlist

Check price on Amazon Browse eBay listings

Amazon and eBay links may be affiliate links.

Watch the trailer

via YouTube

Runtime1h 29m

Released2000

Budget$95M

Box office$76.4M

DirectorBibo Bergeron

About This Movie

The Road to El Dorado is one of those animated films that takes some risks with its humor and character dynamics. The leads, voiced by Kenneth Branagh and Kevin Kline, have this great, easy chemistry that feels very loose and fun. The animation style has a unique flair, with vibrant colors that pop, perfectly matching the adventure vibe. There's this whimsical atmosphere that doesn't shy away from some darker themes, like deception and ambition. The pacing is pretty brisk, which keeps it entertaining without dragging. Plus, the musical numbers, while not all hits, add a nice layer to the storytelling. Definitely a film that stands apart from the usual family fare of its time.

Released by DreamWorks Animation in 2000Director Bibo Bergeron co-directed with Don PaulFeatures original songs by Elton John and Tim RiceNotable for its vibrant hand-drawn animation style