Manila (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, Manila is a drama film directed by Raya Martin, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A tribute to filmmakers and National Artists Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal. In the "Day" segment, Piolo Pacual portrays the role of William, a drug addict who tries to rebuild his sense of self and reconnect with the people around him. For the "Night" segment, Pascual portrays the role of Philip, who works as a bodyguard for a mayor's son. The bodyguard believes that his boss considers him as part of the family but after a shooting incident, he realizes his real worth to his boss. As he struggles to hide, he is slowly consumed by the claws of darkness lurking the city.
Who’s in it. Manila stars Piolo Pascual as William / Phillip, Rosanna Roces as Charito, Jay Manalo as Barry and Alessandra de Rossi as Amy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Manila has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manila page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manila tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manila (2009)?
- In US, Manila is available to stream on OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manila worth watching?
- Manila holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manila?
- Manila stars Piolo Pascual, Rosanna Roces, Jay Manalo, Alessandra de Rossi and Angelica Panganiban.
- When was Manila released?
- Manila was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.