Cain & Abel (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1982, Cain & Abel is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Lino Brocka, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. In this modern-day version of the biblical legend on Cain and Abel, strong-willed matriarch Señora Pina favors her younger son Ellis over the older Loren whom she blames for the death of her husband. Ellis grows up cowardly and spoiled while Loren becomes a responsible family man despite his increasing resentment towards his mother. What began as a sibling rivalry develops into a deep feud that would later escalate into a large-scale war - with all the mayhem and bloodshed.
Who’s in it. Cain & Abel stars Christopher de Leon as Ellis, Phillip Salvador as Lorenz, Carmi Martin as Cita and Cecille Castillo as Rina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Cain & Abel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Cain & Abel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cain & Abel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cain & Abel (1982)?
- In US, Cain & Abel 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 Cain & Abel worth watching?
- Cain & Abel holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cain & Abel?
- Cain & Abel stars Christopher de Leon, Phillip Salvador, Carmi Martin, Cecille Castillo and Baby Delgado.
- When was Cain & Abel released?
- Cain & Abel was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.