Best Filipino drama movies
A curated collection of popular drama movies from Philippines.
Beach Red (1967)
Beach Red (1967)
American troops storm ashore on a Japanese-held island and push inland while their enemies plan a counterattack in this look at warfare. Soldiers on both sides are haunted by memories of home and the horrifying, sickening images they find in combat.
José Rizal (1998)
José Rizal (1998)
Accused of treason, Dr. Jose P. Rizal awaits trial and meets with his colonial government-appointed counsel, Luis Taviel de Andrade. The two build the case and arguments for the defense as significant events in the central figure's life prior to his incarceration unfold. Upon hearing Rizal's life story, Taviel begins to realize that the accused not just is innocent but exhibits in fact all the qualities of an extraordinary man. When the mock trial unreels, Taviel is all set to act as the prime advocate for his client as Rizal himself is about to give an earth-moving speech to defend his honor and address his countrymen. Meanwhile, the Spanish authorities have worked out the vast political machinery to ensure a guilty verdict. A revolution waits in the wings.
Gold, Silver, Death (1982)
Gold, Silver, Death (1982)
Oro, Plata, Mata follows two aristocratic families in Negros during World War II. It is structured in three parts: Oro a life of luxury and comfort in the city, Plata a still-luxurious time of refuge in a provincial hacienda, and finally Mata a toilsome retreat deeper into the mountains.
Fuccbois (2019)
Fuccbois (2019)
Ace, 23, and Miko, 17, desperately want to become famous actors but it seems the Universe has a different plan for their lives.
Adan (2019)
Adan (2019)
A naive provincial girl finds a way to get ahold of her independence through the help of her girl best friend. But their actions have nerve-shattering consequences.
Rigodon (2012)
Rigodon (2012)
A heartbroken young woman begins a sexual relationship with a struggling artista, not knowing that her new beau is already married. As the truth comes out, obsession and jealousy bring pain into all their lives.
Bliss (2017)
Bliss (2017)
After she gets into a film-production accident that leaves her crippled, successful actress Jane Ciego slowly transitions into madness after experiencing horrors and torture in her own home.
Birdshot (2017)
Birdshot (2017)
A farm girl mistakenly shoots and kills an endangered Philippine Eagle. When authorities begin a manhunt to track down the eagle’s killer, they stumble upon an even more horrific discovery.
Feng Shui (2004)
Feng Shui (2004)
After finding a Feng Shui amulet, Joy starts to see a string of fortunate events come her way. Soon, she realizes it is, in fact, a curse. Now she must break the cycle of good fortune and death in order to save her family.
Lamog (2011)
Lamog (2011)
A family falls into turmoil as the son defies his abusive father in order to protect the people he loves.
Batch '81 (1982)
Batch '81 (1982)
Sid Lucero, a 26-year old pre-Med student is an aspiring neophyte of the Alpha Kappa Omega fraternity. Over a six-month initiation period, he and six other neophytes are subjected to severe physical and psychological torture in and outside the fraternity house.
Rewind (2023)
Rewind (2023)
Mary loves John for as long as she can remember. But after years of marriage, John's priorities shift, leading to a strained relationship with Mary, which causes a tragic accident that takes away Mary's life. Until one day, John gets an extraordinary proposition - to rewind time and save the life of the woman he loves.
Alone/Together (2019)
Alone/Together (2019)
Former college sweethearts Christine and Raf reconnect as adults — reminiscing of their shared past, and revisiting what could've been their future.
Us, at The End of the Year (2019)
Us, at The End of the Year (2019)
Five years after their break-up, ex-lovers turned friends Sam and Isa attempt to find their own selves in the realm of their respective romantic relationships. What they discover instead is pain and uncertainty as they come to terms with their feelings for each other and everyone around them.
Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019)
Crazy Beautiful You (2015)
Crazy Beautiful You (2015)
A bad girl and a province boy found love in the state of being broken and in the process of healing.
Barcelona: A Love Untold (2016)
Barcelona: A Love Untold (2016)
Ely, a young man who can't get over Celine, his past love, meets Mia, a young woman who escaped from a painful past in the Philippines and is trying her luck to rebuild her life in Spain. They meet. They fall in love. But can they overcome the hurt of the past to have a future together?
One More Chance (2007)
One More Chance (2007)
Popoy and Basha had been together forever. Their love story began when they first met as students at university. They had been inseparable and did everything together—eating, studying and attending parties. However, Popoy's incessant planning and nagging took a toll on their relationship leading Basha to break-up with him.
Never Not Love You (2018)
Billie & Emma (2019)
Billie & Emma (2019)
Billie, a teenage rock star, moves to the province and meets Emma, a model and almost the perfect example of a good daughter. Together, they go through the experience of first love.
Exes Baggage (2018)
Exes Baggage (2018)
After a chance encounter, Pia and Nix instantly hit it off. Natural conversations eventually develop into deep attraction. Despite their wounds from previous relationships, both decide to take a chance on each other. But when their love blossoms into a relationship, their differences will test their love and will make them question: Are they ready for love when they're still carrying baggage from their past?
Gameboys: The Movie (2021)
Gameboys: The Movie (2021)
The story of gamers turned lovers Cairo and Gavreel, to spend time together in Gavreel's house, a few weeks before Cairo returns to his province. What starts out as a romantic holiday for the young couple turns into a relationship test that they have to overcome. Cairo is faced with the reality of his imminent departure while Gavreel is compelled to make a life-changing decision. After defying distance and even the pandemic, will Cairo and Gavreel be able to prove once again that their love for each other is strong enough to withstand fate and circumstance?
Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story (2018)
Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story (2018)
Sid is a guy who suffers from insomnia. Through the many lonely nights, he meets Aya. Who is she, really? And how will she change Sid’s life?
Hello, Love, Again (2024)
Hello, Love, Again (2024)
Five years on from when Joy said goodbye to Ethan and Hong Kong to pursue her dreams in Canada. After fighting for their love to conquer the time, distance and a global shutdown that kept them apart, Joy and Ethan meet again in Canada but realize that they have also changed a lot, individually.
Meet Me in St. Gallen (2018)
Meet Me in St. Gallen (2018)
The story of Jesse and Celeste who meets at an unexpected time in their lives. They then realize their names are the same as the characters in the popular break-up romantic comedy, Celeste and Jesse Forever.