American Adobo (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2001, American Adobo is a comedy and romance film directed by Laurice Guillen, running about 104 minutes. “Sex is the appetizer. Love is the main course. Friendship is the dessert.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The everyday struggles of people trying to bridge two cultures, as well as their attempt to find happiness in their new homeland. Tere (Cherrie Pie Picache), mid-forties and single, hosts a dinner for a friend visiting from Manila, Lorna. Invited are their New York City-based friends and former college classmates -- Mike (Christopher De Leon), a newspaper editor in his forties, Gerry (Ricky Davao), an advertising copywriter and closeted gay, and Marissa (Dina Bonnevie).
Who’s in it. American Adobo stars Christopher de Leon as Mike, Dina Bonnevie as Marissa, Ricky Davao as Gerry and Cherry Pie Picache as Tere, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, American Adobo has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4 at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Adobo page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Adobo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Adobo (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for American Adobo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is American Adobo worth watching?
- American Adobo holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Adobo?
- American Adobo stars Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Ricky Davao, Cherry Pie Picache and Paolo Montalbán.
- When was American Adobo released?
- American Adobo was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.