Booba (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2001, Booba is a comedy film directed by Joyce E. Bernal, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Booba, newly arrived in the bustling metropolis (her choice of transportation from her far flung province, where her family owns a profitable fruit stand, should be seen to be believed), moves from an all-male dormitory (with its hole-infested bathroom door, for better peeping of course) where she worked the nights as a go-go dancer, to a Filipino-Chinese household where she worked as a nanny to an overfed eight year old, before ending up as the police's top secret agent.
Who’s in it. Booba stars Rufa Mae Quinto as Booba, Gary Estrada as Poli, Ai-Ai delas Alas as Gretchen and Gina Pareño as Lola Belle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Booba 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 Booba page.
If you liked it. Fans of Booba tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Booba (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Booba change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Booba worth watching?
- Booba holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Booba?
- Booba stars Rufa Mae Quinto, Gary Estrada, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Gina Pareño and Roldan Aquino.