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1. Weighed But Found Wanting (1974)
Not Rated | 126 min | Drama
This landmark film is considered by many to be one of the most important in Philippine cinema. The son of a wealthy man, Junior has everything he could possibly want. But the emptiness of ... See full summary »
Director: Lino Brocka | Stars: Lolita Rodriguez, Lilia Dizon, Eddie Garcia, Hilda Koronel
Votes: 674
2. Three Years Without God (1976)
TV-14 | 124 min | Drama, Romance, War
A woman falls in love with a Japanese soldier during the Japanese Occupation in the Philippines; the whole town turns against her.
Director: Mario O'Hara | Stars: Nora Aunor, Christopher De Leon, Bembol Roco, Orlando Nadres
Votes: 496
3. Tuhog (2013)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama
Road rage between two buses causes an accident that puts the passengers' lives in jeopardy. The ones most greatly affected are a middle-aged woman named Fiesta, retired old family patriarch... See full summary »
Director: Veronica Velasco | Stars: Eugene Domingo, Enchong Dee, Leo Martinez, Jake Cuenca
Votes: 491
4. Cain at Abel (1982)
TV-MA | 112 min | Action, Drama
A modern-day version of the biblical legend of Cain and Abel. Strong-willed matriarch Señora Pina favors her younger son Ellis over the older Lorenzo, whom she blames for her husband's death.
Director: Lino Brocka | Stars: Christopher De Leon, Phillip Salvador, Carmi Martin, Cecille Castillo
Votes: 483
5. Tatlo, dalawa, isa (1974)
Not Rated | 156 min | Drama
(Tagalog with English subtitles) Filipino cinema lenged, Lino Brocka, directs this compilation of three intimate stories about the perseverance of hope featuring a drug addict, an abandoned daughter and a repressed catholic.
Director: Lino Brocka | Stars: Jay Ilagan, Perla Bautista, Laurice Guillen, Soxy Topacio
Votes: 415
6. Spirit Warriors (2000)
101 min | Action, Fantasy, Horror
A bunch of high school chums get themselves deep into the ghost-hunting thing. They met the supernatural, the Ulanaya, a spirit that takes many forms. Malevolent but only after going ... See full summary »
Director: Chito S. Roño | Stars: Joel Torre, Jhong Hilario, Spencer Reyes, Vhong Navarro
Votes: 349
7. Heremias, Book One: The Legend of the Lizard Princess (2006)
519 min | Crime, Drama
A wandering peddler separates from his fellow salesman and becomes involved with criminals in the jungle.
Director: Lav Diaz | Stars: Ronnie Lazaro, Jordan, Sid Lucero, Dante Balois
Votes: 200
8. Orapronobis (1989)
R | 94 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In 1985, in the obscure town of Santa Filomena, the Orapronobis, a cult under the leadership of Kumander Kontra (Roco), murders a foreign priest who gave the last rites to an alleged rebel,... See full synopsis »
Director: Lino Brocka | Stars: Phillip Salvador, Dina Bonnevie, Gina Alajar, Bembol Roco
Votes: 169
9. Bulong (2011)
105 min | Comedy, Horror
A heartbroken nurse seeks paranormal help to catch the girl of his dreams. He whispers his wishes to the dead, and seemingly gets what he asks for. But the fulfillment of his dreams come at a price, as death begins to follow him around.
Director: Chito S. Roño | Stars: Vhong Navarro, Angelica Panganiban, Bangs Garcia, Ruben Gonzaga
Votes: 116
10. Babae sa breakwater (2003)
124 min | Drama
In a poor village by the Manila Bay breakwater, brothers Buboy and Basilio come to the city to escape from the violence at home. They meet a prostitute named Pakita and become close with ... See full summary »
Director: Mario O'Hara | Stars: Gardo Versoza, Yoyoy Villame, Lou Veloso, Lucita Soriano
Votes: 102
11. New Moon (2001)
TV-14 | 130 min | Action, Drama, War
A Muslim doctor returns to his homeland where the Philippine military is at war against the MILF While he endeavors to lead his family and other civilians to safety, he struggles to reconcile his professional and religious principles.
Director: Marilou Diaz-Abaya | Stars: Cesar Montano, Caridad Sanchez, Amy Austria, Jericho Rosales
Votes: 68
12. The Strangers (2012)
Action, Drama, Horror
A family becomes trapped in a village full of mysterious people and transforms into black dogs.
Director: Lawrence Fajardo | Stars: Enchong Dee, Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, JM De Guzman
Votes: 66
13. On Borrowed Time (1989)
119 min | Drama
AFTER LEANING THAT SHE TERMINAL CANCER, A SINGLE-PARENT PREPARES FOR HER DEATH BUT DISCOVERS INSTEAD THE BEAUTY AND VALUE OF LIFE.
Director: Ishmael Bernal | Stars: Vilma Santos, Gabby Concepcion, Eric Quizon, Zsa Zsa Padilla
Votes: 65
14. Santa santita (2004)
Not Rated | 113 min | Drama
This film explores the theme of the biblical Magdalene - the prostitute who becomes a saint. This modern-day Magdalene story is about a very young and sinful girl who is suddenly confronted... See full summary »
Director: Laurice Guillen | Stars: Angelica Panganiban, Jericho Rosales, Hilda Koronel, Johnny Delgado
Votes: 61
15. Condemned (1984)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
A hired killer is hounded by the head of his own criminal group as he gradually unravels the syndicate's tightly-guarded secret.
Director: Mario O'Hara | Stars: Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, Gloria Romero, Rio Locsin
Votes: 36
16. Red Diaries (2001)
156 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Stories of three women: 1) A kept woman's love affairs with many men end up in a bizarre triangle of illicit romances; 2) A homecoming maiden crosses paths with a naive teenaged seminarian ... See full summary »
Director: Maryo J. de los Reyes | Stars: Assunta De Rossi, Pilar Pilapil, Dante Rivero, Anton Bernardo
Votes: 35
17. Pedro Calungsod: Batang martir (2013)
107 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Pedro Calungsod, a young Filipino man, leaves his Visayan native roots to join the Spanish Jesuit priest Fr. Diego de San Vitores in his mission to the Marianas Islands (Guam) in 1668. The ... See full summary »
Director: Francis Villacorta | Stars: Rocco Nacino, Christian Vasquez, Robert Correa, Jestoni Alarcon
Votes: 29
18. Manananggal in Manila (1997)
98 min | Horror
An English-speaking manananggal (a malevolent, blood sucking monster) spreads terror in Manila. The manananggal is a Philippines mythical creature described as scary, often hideous, usually... See full summary »
Director: Mario O'Hara | Stars: Tonton Gutierrez, Alma Concepcion, Ice Seguerra, Eric Fructuoso
Votes: 27
19. Pitong dalagita (2006)
103 min | Drama
When six girls and a guy all teenagers are found with their wrists slit on a high school playground, it's left to their guidance counselor to try to make sense of the mystery behind the apparent suicide pact.
Director: Crisaldo Pablo | Stars: Angelica Panganiban, Yasmien Kurdi, Nadine Samonte, Valerie Concepcion
Votes: 27
20. The Fatima Buen Story (1994)
105 min | Crime, Drama
A story based on the actual case of Fatima Buen.
Director: Mario O'Hara | Stars: Kris Aquino, Zoren Legaspi, John Regala, Janice De Belen
Votes: 26
21. Rice Soldiers (2014)
Drama
Director: Janice O'Hara | Stars: Nathaniel Britt, Ian De Leon, Marc Abaya, Gardo Versoza
Votes: 25
22. Bagong hari (1986)
Action, Drama
Born into poverty, Addon Labrador (Dan Alvaro), a tugboat worker, embarks on a life-threatening journey when his genial presence is shattered by his mother's sudden illness. Damaged and ... See full summary »
Director: Mario O'Hara | Stars: Dan Alvaro, Carmi Martin, Joel Torre, Robert Arevalo
Votes: 19
23. Colorum (2009)
109 min | Drama
Director: Jobin Ballesteros | Stars: Alfred Vargas, Lou Veloso, Joe Mari Avellana, Andoy Ranay
Votes: 19
24. Bayarang puso (1996)
Drama, Romance
Jose Javier Reyes' dramatic thunderbolt from Regal Films, "Bayarang Puso" which stars Aga Muhlach, Lorna Tolentino, and Carmina Villaroel is a movie about decadence and materialism set ... See full summary »
Director: Jose Javier Reyes | Stars: Lorna Tolentino, Aga Muhlach, Carmina Villaroel, Sharmaine Suarez
Votes: 15
25. Lorenzo's Time (2012)
Drama
Lorenzo's Time is a 2012 Filipino melodrama about 10-year-old Lorenzo "Enzo" Monetreal, who has progeria, an extremely-rare medical condition that causes rapid premature aging. To preserve ... See full summary »
Stars: Zaijian Jaranilla, Gina Pareño, Amy Austria, Carmina Villaroel
Votes: 14
26. Last Supper No. 3 (2009)
83 min | Drama
Director: Veronica Velasco | Stars: Joey Paras, Jojit Lorenzo, JM De Guzman, Beverly Salviejo
Votes: 13
27. Mortal (1976)
Drama
True to life story film, O'Hara's film debut about a young man named Antonio recovering from a mental illness.
Director: Mario O'Hara | Stars: Alicia Alonzo, Eric Ambat, Yuri Arceo, George Atutubo
Votes: 12
28. Metlogs (Metrosexual Adventures) (2006)
77 min
Three young men leave their provinces and brave the dog-eat-dog world in Manila. Aiming to become better versions of themselves, they try to live by the words of wisdom of a dear gay friend.
Director: Crisaldo Pablo | Stars: Chokoleit, Tyron Perez, Paolo Ballesteros, Marky Lopez
Votes: 9
29. Bukas... May pangarap (1984)
Drama
A peasant couple sell all their worldly possessions so that the husband can take advantage of an overseas job offer. One month after he was supposed to have flown abroad, he turns out to ... See full summary »
Director: Gil Portes | Stars: Gina Alajar, Tommy Abuel, Ruben Rustia, Michael Baluyot
30. Baby Angelo (2008)
84 min | Drama
Genevieve Homes boasts of a 24-hour security system (you may have seen him napping every so often), and is conveniently located near the neighborhood "sari-sari" store and outdoor cafe. ... See full summary »
Director: Joel Ruiz | Stars: Archie Alemania, Dante Balois, Alchris Galura, Mark Gil
31. Experience (1984)
99 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
An actress's past is unraveled after a fan starts stalking her.
Director: Lino Brocka | Stars: Snooky Serna, Miguel Rodriguez, Samuel Valero, Mila Ocampo
32. Wang Wang, buhay bombero (1997)
Comedy
Director: George Jarlego | Stars: Niño Muhlach, Eric Fructuoso, Manilyn Reynes, Joanne Quintas
33. Lumuha pati mga anghel (1971)
Drama
Fragile as a teardrop - Powerful as a God-given Right.
Director: Lino Brocka | Stars: Gloria Romero, Eddie Garcia, Marissa Delgado, Ronaldo Valdez
34. Sa ngalan ng ina (2011)
Drama
In election year, Amang Deogracias challenges the incumbent Pepe Ilustre for the gubernatorial seat of the province. Amang has just married Elena, formerly the family nursemaid, much to the... See full summary »
Stars: Nora Aunor, Christopher De Leon, Rosanna Roces, Nadine Samonte
35. Summer Holiday (1983)
111 min | Drama
STUDENTS FROLIC ON THE BEACH TO UNWIND AFTER ALMOST A YEAR OF SCHOOLING, SIGNALING THE ADVENT OF THE GRAND VACATION.
Director: Mel Chionglo | Stars: Snooky Serna, Maricel Soriano, William Martinez, Albert Martinez
36. Malinak ya labi (2016)
125 min | Drama
It is a custom in some towns in Pangasinan to offer a life of an animal when constructing buildings, but one day during the town's fiesta they discover the body of a young boy that leads to a chain of story and a chain of deaths.
Director: Jose Abdel Langit | Stars: Angeline Quinto, Allen Dizon, Richard Quan, Luz Fernandez
37. I Won, I Won: Ang s'werte nga naman (1985)
Comedy
POOR MAN REDFORD WHITE WINS THE LOTTERY.
Director: Jose 'Pepe' Wenceslao | Stars: Redford White, Melissa Mendez, Panchito, Cachupoy
38. Ang misis ni meyor (2013)
150 min | Drama
MELBA is the wife of a slain farmer-leader whose murder is attributed to an incumbent governor. She goes to the city to appeal the case and to seek out a new life after the tragedy. Working... See full summary »
Director: Archie Del Mundo | Stars: Marife Necesito, Angie Ferro, Marco Morales, Joem Bascon
39. Nora, mahal kita (1972)
Musical, Romance
Director: Orlando Nadres | Stars: Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Caridad Sanchez, Eddie Garcia
40.
Sa ngalan ng ina (2011)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2011)
Drama
Salvacion mayor, Amang Deogracias, challenges the incumbency of Pepe Ilustre for the governorship of the province of Verano. It is abruptly thwarted by a grenade explosion during the miting... See full summary »
Directors: Mario O'Hara, Jon Red | Stars: Nora Aunor, Christopher De Leon, Rosanna Roces, Nadine Samonte
41.
Sa ngalan ng ina (2011)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2011)
Drama
Now a widow, Elena Deogracias is put into the political front by the Obrero Party as she replaces the gubernatorial candidacy of her husband, Amang Deogracias. Lucia Ilustre, the wife of ... See full summary »
Directors: Mario O'Hara, Jon Red | Stars: Nora Aunor, Christopher De Leon, Rosanna Roces, Nadine Samonte
42.
Sa ngalan ng ina (2011)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2011)
Drama
Dorinda, an Obrero party-mate, is prepping up Elena of her campaign speech but she is belittled and viewed by them as weak and stupid. But Pacita Toribio, Elena's sister, is encouraging her... See full summary »
Directors: Mario O'Hara, Jon Red | Stars: Nora Aunor, Christopher De Leon, Rosanna Roces, Nadine Samonte
43.
Lorenzo's Time (2012)
Episode:
Enzo Looks for Father William
(2012)
Drama
Directors: Tots Mariscal, Jerome Chavez Pobocan | Stars: Zaijian Jaranilla, Gina Pareño, Amy Austria, Carmina Villaroel