Himala (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1982, Himala is a drama film directed by Ishmael Bernal, running about 124 minutes. “This is the miracle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When plain orphan Elsa begins having visions of the Virgin Mary, the rest of the residents of her isolated village find themselves questioning their own beliefs and values. Soon, Elsa is healing people with a variety of ailments. As word of this phenomenon spreads, tourists, pilgrims, patients and a documentary filmmaker all arrive on a quest to partake in the miracle.
Who’s in it. Himala stars Nora Aunor as Elsa, Spanky Manikan as Orly, Vangie Labalan as Aling Saling and Gigi Dueñas as Nimia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Himala has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $684.2K at the box office.
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 Himala page.
If you liked it. Fans of Himala tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Himala (1982)?
- In US, Himala is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Himala worth watching?
- Himala holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Himala?
- Himala stars Nora Aunor, Spanky Manikan, Vangie Labalan, Gigi Dueñas and Laura Centeno.
- When was Himala released?
- Himala was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.