Now Showing (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, Now Showing is a drama film directed by Raya Martin, running about 280 minutes.
What it’s about. Rita is named after a famous American movie star whom her late, former actress grandmother once adored. She lives in one of Manila’s oldest districts with her busy mother and entrepreneurial aunt. Years later, she is still the same girl enamoured with television, now also tending to her aunt’s stall selling pirated DVD movies. Elsewhere, there survives footages of a movie done before the war.
Who’s in it. Now Showing stars Ness Roque as Young Rita, Adriana Agcaoili as Mom, Antônio Vianna and Daisy Carino as Tita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Now Showing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Now Showing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Now Showing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Now Showing (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Now Showing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Now Showing worth watching?
- Now Showing holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Now Showing?
- Now Showing stars Ness Roque, Adriana Agcaoili, Antônio Vianna, Daisy Carino and Maila Romero.
- When was Now Showing released?
- Now Showing was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 280 minutes.