The Mistress (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2012, The Mistress is a drama and romance film directed by Olivia M. Lamasan, running about 125 minutes. “No one dreamed to be the other woman.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman is torn between the affections of her two lovers. One is a young bachelor who brings passion into her life. The other is a married man who has kept her as his mistress for years. Architect JD has a chip on his shoulder about his father Rico never really accepting him as his son. Seamstress Sari struggles to take care of her family. The two meet by chance, and JD aggressively pursues Saris affections. Though the two are clearly a good match, there is a problem standing in the way of their bliss: Sari is the mistress of JDs father. Against his better judgment, JD continues to court Sari even after finding out this difficult fact. He hides his true identity as Ricos son, and fights to win Saris heart.
Who’s in it. The Mistress stars Bea Alonzo as Rosario Alfonso / Sari, John Lloyd Cruz as Frederico Torres Jr. / JD, Ronaldo Valdez as Rico Torres and Hilda Koronel as Regina Torres, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Mistress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mistress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mistress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mistress (2012)?
- In US, The Mistress is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mistress worth watching?
- The Mistress holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mistress?
- The Mistress stars Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz, Ronaldo Valdez, Hilda Koronel and Anita Linda.
- When was The Mistress released?
- The Mistress was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.