Dekada '70 (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2002, Dekada '70 is a drama film directed by Chito S. Roño, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Amanda and Julian are doing their best to rear their five sons during the repressive dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Though the parents view themselves as apolitical, most of their sons bristle at life under martial law and turn to various forms of activism -- or to simple teenage rebellion -- for release. After the family becomes the victim of extremist violence, Amanda begins to find her own dissident voice.
Who’s in it. Dekada '70 stars Vilma Santos as Amanda, Christopher de Leon as Julian, Piolo Pascual as Jules and Marvin Agustin as Eman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Dekada '70 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dekada '70 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dekada '70 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dekada '70 (2002)?
- In US, Dekada '70 is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dekada '70 worth watching?
- Dekada '70 holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dekada '70?
- Dekada '70 stars Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon, Piolo Pascual, Marvin Agustin and Carlos Agassi.
- When was Dekada '70 released?
- Dekada '70 was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.