The Portrait (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2017, The Portrait is a drama, family, music and history film directed by Loy Arcenas, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A musical tale about two impoverished sisters' anguish over whether or not to sell the final masterpiece of their recluse father days before the second world war, in Manila.
Who’s in it. The Portrait stars Joanna Ampil as Candida Marasigan, Rachel Alejandro as Paula Marasigan, Celeste Legaspi as Doña Loleng and Cris Villonco as Susan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Portrait has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Portrait page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Portrait tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Portrait (2017)?
- In US, The Portrait is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Portrait worth watching?
- The Portrait holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Portrait?
- The Portrait stars Joanna Ampil, Rachel Alejandro, Celeste Legaspi, Cris Villonco and Aicelle Santos.
- When was The Portrait released?
- The Portrait was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.