Ola Bola (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2016, Ola Bola is a drama, history and documentary film directed by Chiu Keng Guan, running about 113 minutes. “You Will Believe Again” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the 1970s, a multicultural team of Malaysian football players struggle to overcome personal and collective hardships as a team. Together they create the most triumphant zero to hero story and gain a place at the Asian Games.
Who’s in it. Ola Bola stars JC Chee as Tauke, Luqman Hafidz as Ali, Saran Kumar Manokaran as Muthu and Bront Palarae as Rahman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Ola Bola has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ola Bola page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ola Bola tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ola Bola (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ola Bola change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ola Bola worth watching?
- Ola Bola holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ola Bola?
- Ola Bola stars JC Chee, Luqman Hafidz, Saran Kumar Manokaran, Bront Palarae and Marianne Tan.
- When was Ola Bola released?
- Ola Bola was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.