Breaking the Maya Code (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2008, Breaking the Maya Code is a mystery and documentary film directed by David Lebrun, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. The complex and beautiful hieroglyphic script of the ancient Maya was until recently one of the last great undeciphered writing systems. Based on the best-selling book by Michael Coe, called by the New York Times "one of the great stories of 20th century scientific discovery", Breaking the Maya Code traces the epic quest to unlock the secrets of the script across 200 years, nine countries and three continents.
Who’s in it. Breaking the Maya Code stars Michael D. Coe as Himself, CCH Pounder as Narrator (voice), Ian Graham as Self and Dr. Nikolai Grube as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Breaking the Maya Code has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking the Maya Code page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaking the Maya Code tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaking the Maya Code (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Breaking the Maya Code change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Breaking the Maya Code worth watching?
- Breaking the Maya Code holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breaking the Maya Code?
- Breaking the Maya Code stars Michael D. Coe, CCH Pounder, Ian Graham, Dr. Nikolai Grube and Peter Mathews.
- When was Breaking the Maya Code released?
- Breaking the Maya Code was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.