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1. Godzilla (2014)
PG-13 | 123 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The world is beset by the appearance of monstrous creatures, but one of them may be the only one who can save humanity.
Director: Gareth Edwards | Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe
Votes: 440,694 | Gross: $200.68M
2. xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
PG-13 | 107 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
Xander Cage is left for dead after an incident, though he secretly returns to action for a new, tough assignment with his handler Augustus Gibbons.
Director: D.J. Caruso | Stars: Vin Diesel, Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone, Kris Wu
Votes: 97,174 | Gross: $44.90M
3. The Bourne Legacy (2012)
PG-13 | 135 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
An expansion of the universe from Robert Ludlum's novels, centered on a new hero whose stakes have been triggered by the events of the previous three films.
Director: Tony Gilroy | Stars: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Scott Glenn
Votes: 315,539 | Gross: $113.20M
4. Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle (2021)
173 min | Adventure, Drama, History
When Japan surrenders at the end of World War II, soldier Hiroo Onoda retreats into the jungles of the Philippines to continue the war himself for another 10,000 days.
Director: Arthur Harari | Stars: Yûya Endô, Kanji Tsuda, Yûya Matsuura, Tetsuya Chiba
Votes: 2,898
5. Amigo (2010)
R | 124 min | Drama, War
A fictional account of events during the Philippine-American War.
Director: John Sayles | Stars: Joel Torre, Chris Cooper, Garret Dillahunt, Arthur Acuña
Votes: 666 | Gross: $0.18M
6. El Presidente (2012)
162 min | Action, Biography, Drama
The life story of the first Philippine President. The story of the man who led the Filipino people to victory against its Spanish conquerors.
Director: Mark Meily | Stars: Jorge Estregan, Nora Aunor, Christopher De Leon, Cristine Reyes
Votes: 139
7. Praybeyt Benjamin (2011)
105 min | Comedy
A gay man tries to prove himself by joining the military.
Director: Wenn V. Deramas | Stars: Vice Ganda, Eddie Garcia, Derek Ramsay, Jimmy Santos
Votes: 297
8. Quezon's Game (2018)
PG-13 | 127 min | Drama, History
In 1938, Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon agrees to welcome Jewish refugees from Germany in the Philippines.
Director: Matthew E. Rosen | Stars: Raymond Bagatsing, Rachel Alejandro, Kate Alejandrino, Billy Ray Gallion
Votes: 225
9. Zombadings 1: Patayin sa shokot si Remington (2011)
Not Rated | 96 min | Comedy, Horror, Romance
Remington is in love with Hannah but she finds him lazy and uncouth. Then he starts to change. Suddenly he is becoming neater, nicer, more sensitive. Is he doing it for her? Or is something... See full summary »
Director: Jade Castro | Stars: Martin Escudero, Lauren Young, Kerbie Zamora, Janice De Belen
Votes: 317
10. Rizal in Dapitan (1997)
100 min | Biography, Drama, History
Jose Rizal is exiled to Dapitan by Spanish authorities. While he attempts to adapt to his surroundings, he helps a few local residents and provides free education to the children.
Director: Tikoy Aguiluz | Stars: Albert Martinez, Amanda Page, Roy Alvarez, Jaime Fabregas
Votes: 47
11. Alyas Ninong: Huling kilabot ng Tondo (1992)
Action
Director: Jose N. Carreon | Stars: Eddie Garcia, Jeric Raval, Edmund Cupcupin, Rez Cortez
Votes: 15
12. Eseng ng Tondo (1997)
113 min | Action
The story of a workaholic policeman who is so dedicated to his job that it creates conflict between him and his jealous wife Digna (Jenny Syquia). It also stars Ina Raymundo as Elvie, a street-smart informer who falls in love with him.
Directors: Fernando Poe Jr., Augusto Salvador | Stars: Fernando Poe Jr., Jordan Castillo, Joey De Leon, Ina Raymundo
Votes: 28
13. Insiang (1976)
TV-14 | 95 min | Drama
The life of a young girl living with her mother in the slums of Manila becomes unbearable when her mother's young boyfriend moves in with them.
Director: Lino Brocka | Stars: Hilda Koronel, Mona Lisa, Rez Cortez, Marlon Ramirez
Votes: 2,132
14. Maria Labo (2015)
PG-13 | 97 min | Drama, Horror
A popular urban legend about a woman who cooked and ate her two children.
Director: Roi Vinzon | Stars: Kate Brios, Jestoni Alarcon, Sam Pinto, Dennis Padilla
Votes: 41
15. Ako si Ninoy (2023)
120 min | Action, Biography, Crime
The film chronicles the life and tragic death of Philippine's national hero, former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Simeon Aquino Jr.
Director: Vince Tañada | Stars: Juan Karlos Labajo, Sarah Holmes, Bodjie Pascua, Johnrey Rivas
Votes: 241
16. Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1996)
Action, Biography, History
Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar recounts the early days of American occupation of the Philippines with one of the earliest resistance of the American government which ... See full summary »
Director: Carlo J. Caparas | Stars: Romnick Sarmenta, Joel Torre, Julio Diaz, Tommy Abuel
Votes: 61
17. Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (1989)
107 min | Action, Crime
ANOTHER TRUE-TO-LIFE STORY OF A DECORATED COP, THE CELEB-RATED HOMICIDE DETECTIVE FROM THE WESTERN POLICE DISTRICT.
Director: Augusto Salvador | Stars: Phillip Salvador, Johnny Delgado, Aurora Sevilla, Paquito Diaz
Votes: 9
18. The Bionic Boy (1977)
95 min | Action, Crime, Sci-Fi
An Interpol agent is killed by gangsters after he saves the life of a wealthy industrialist who stood in their way. When the rest of his family is killed in a car crash, the Interpol ... See full summary »
Director: Leody M. Diaz | Stars: Johnson Yap, Joe Sison, Chito Guerrero, Danny Rojo
Votes: 87
19. The Black Cobra 2 (1989)
R | 94 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Chicago cop Robert Malone (Fred Williamson) finds himself in The Philippines, ostensibly to learn the techniques of Interpol. Before he exits the Manila airport, his wallet is stolen by a ... See full summary »
Director: Edoardo Margheriti | Stars: Fred Williamson, Nicholas Hammond, Emma Hoagland, Najid Jadali
Votes: 383
20. The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela (2008)
R | 80 min | Biography, Drama
Raquela, a transsexual from the Philippines, dreams of escaping the streets of Cebu City for a fairy tale life in Paris.
Director: Olaf de Fleur Johannesson | Stars: Raquela Rios, Stefan C. Schaefer, Olivia Galudo, Brax Villa
Votes: 256 | Gross: $0.01M
21. Ang buhay at pag-ibig ni Dr. Jose Rizal (1956)
Biography, Drama, Romance
Out of our glorious history comes the true story of our GREATIST hero Dr. JOSE RIZAL.
Director: Ramon Estella | Stars: Eddie Del Mar, Edna Luna, Corazon Rivas, Aida Serna
22. Black Cobra 3: The Manila Connection (1990)
R | 92 min | Action
A shipment of American weapons is stolen in the Philippines. An American named Hawkins tries to find the weapons. Hawkins ends up dead. Chicago policeman Bob Malone is called in to ... See full summary »
Director: Edoardo Margheriti | Stars: Fred Williamson, Forry Smith, Debra Ward, David Light
Votes: 333
23. Bonifacio: Ang unang pangulo (2014)
TV-PG | 100 min | Drama, History
The true story of Andres Bonifacio, a man who rose as a leader in the fight against the Spanish oppressors, and would gain the enmity of even those fighting for the same cause.
Director: Enzo Williams | Stars: Robin Padilla, Vina Morales, Eddie Garcia, Jericho Rosales
Votes: 138
24. Agent X44 (2007)
TV-14 | 93 min | Action, Comedy
Due to the recommendation of his godfather who is a renowned secret agent, a bumbling reserved agent was tasked to retrieve an important artifact.
Director: Joyce Bernal | Stars: Vhong Navarro, Mariel Rodriguez, Tony Ferrer, Uma Khouny
Votes: 75
25. Dynamite Johnson (1979)
95 min | Action, Sci-Fi
Sonny, a crippled boy, undergoes an operation by bionic doctors to make him superbionic. In the same hospital is a man suffering from terrible burns inflicted by a giant robot dragon and ... See full summary »
Director: Bobby A. Suarez | Stars: Johnson Yap, Marrie Lee, Ken Metcalfe, Joseph Zucchero
Votes: 86
26. Private Eye Popeye (1954)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Private Eye Popeye gets a call from Olive Oyl to guard a precious gem. But no sooner does he get the gem than the butler takes it (and Olive). The rest of the cartoon is spent chasing the ... See full summary »
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 245
27. Enteng and the Shaolin Kid (1996)
Action, Comedy
Director: Danilo Cabreira | Stars: Vic Sotto, Jacky Shix, Alou Gonzales, Charito Solis
Votes: 15
28. Lapu-Lapu (1955)
Biography, Drama, History
LVN's top stars Delia Razon and Mario Montenegro were reunited for the nth time in this 1955 Lamberto Avellana's monumental epic, "Lapu-Lapu". Based form the celebrated Francisco V. ... See full summary »
Director: Lamberto V. Avellana | Stars: Delia Razon, Mario Montenegro, Priscilla Cellona, Oscar Keesee
Votes: 10
29. Pedrong palad (2000)
120 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Director: Nick Deocampo | Stars: Joonee Gamboa, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Jaclyn Jose, Julio Diaz
Votes: 11
30. Padre Burgos (1949)
Action, Biography, Drama
The true story and historical accounts of one of the country's heroes during the Spanish colonial period and the youngest of the three martyred priest under the moniker Gomburza executed ... See full summary »
Director: Gerardo de Leon | Stars: Jaime de la Rosa, Efren Reyes, Virginia Montes, Amelita Sol
31. Pretty Boy (1993)
99 min | Comedy
With the top hitman in critical condition due to an ambush, his Ifugao-raised twin is called to proxy for him to confuse rivals. But this clueless substitute only gives the enemy a new target.
Director: Ben Feleo | Stars: Andrew E., Janno Gibbs, Anjo Yllana, Chuckie Dreyfus
Votes: 11
32. Commander Lawin (1981)
85 min | Action
Reno "Ingo" Lawin (Dante Varona) will leave his family to join a movement that aims to suppress the evils in society. But his beliefs will also destroy his life.
Director: Eddie Nicart | Stars: Dante Varona, Bonafe Estrella, Danny Rojo, Rommel Valdez
Votes: 34
33. Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya - General Yamashita (1974 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama, History, War
Dramatization of the trial of General Yamashita when he was tried for his actions in the Philippines during World War 2 that resulted in the death of thousands of civilians. And of how the lawyers assigned to defend him tried to.
Directors: Lee Bernhardi, Stanley Kramer | Stars: Philip Ahn, Philip Bruns, William Devane, John Fujioka
Votes: 25
34. Hen. Gregorio del Pilar (1949)
Action, Biography, History
Director: Gregorio Fernandez | Stars: Jose Padilla Jr., Tessie Quintana, Bayani Casimiro, Justina David
35. Tatang (2009)
17 min | Short, Crime, Drama
Tatang lives in the streets of the Philippines' urban Manila with his granddaughter, Ester. Tatang makes- ends-meet the easiest way he knows, through stealing and pick-pocketing. He does it... See full summary »
Director: Nico Hernandez | Stars: Nikki Bagaporo, Ollie Espino, Pen Medina, Blaise Rodriguez
36. Signed: Lino Brocka (1987)
90 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary portrait of the Philippine filmmaker Lino Brocka.
Director: Christian Blackwood | Stars: Lino Brocka, Lorna Tolentino, Christopher De Leon, Dina Bonnevie
Votes: 58
37. Drakula Goes to R.P. (1973)
Comedy, Horror
Director: Tony Cayado | Stars: Dolphy, Rod Navarro, Pugo, Maritess Revilla
Votes: 10
38. General MacArthur (1963)
28 min | Documentary, Short
An overview of General MacArthur's 52 years of military service.
Stars: Walter Matthau, Walter Cronkite, Douglas MacArthur, Harry S. Truman
39. Colonel Funston Swimming the Baglag River (1899)
2 min | War, Short
1899 American short film reenacting the actual historical event of US Colonel Frederick N. Funston swimming the Baglag River under heavy Filipino fire in April 1899 for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 91
40. Esmeralda (II) (2018)
15 min | Short, Drama, Family
This is a story about the unending love of a little girl to an old woman. Up to what extent can you give love to someone?
Directors: Kate Castillo, Alexandra Louise Supnet | Stars: Waynehart Claire Geonzon, Chanel Latorre, Maddie Martinez
41. Where the Hell is Matt? 2008 (2008 Video)
4 min | Short
A man dances in over forty countries to the song Praan by Gary Schyman.
Director: Matt Harding
42. American Prisoners of War: Walter Middleton (2008 Video)
30 min | Short, Biography
Men of Steel behind bars of bamboo and iron. Some of the most under-sung heroes are American ex-Prisoners of War - this series lets them tell their stories in their own words - enhanced ... See full summary »
Director: Ralph Roberts | Star: T. Walter Middleton
43. Kieu (I) (2006)
72 min | Drama, Romance
Director: Vú T. Thu Há | Stars: Kathy Uyen, Chris Dinh, Minh Thi Ngoc Le, Lam Van Nguyen
45.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
MacArthur
(1999)
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Biography of U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur. Part one looks at his early life and service in World War I.
Directors: Sarah Holt, Austin Hoyt | Stars: Stephen Ambrose, Leon Beck, Herbert Bix, Faubion Bowers
Votes: 60
46.
You Are There (1953–1972)
Episode:
Dewey's Victory at Manila (May 1, 1898)
(1955)
Drama, History
At the start of the Spanish-American War of 1898, US Adm. George Dewey gathers his fleet for an assault on the Spanish-controlled port of Mahila Bay in the Philippines.
Stars: Robert Griffin, Frank Puglia, Grandon Rhodes, Justice Watson