Bona (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.2

Released in 1980, Bona is a drama film directed by Lino Brocka, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A scorned teenager gets revenge on the aging gigolo who took advantage of her while pursuing other women.
Who’s in it. Bona stars Nora Aunor as Bona, Phillip Salvador as Gardo, Marissa Delgado as Katrina and Raquel Monteza as Nancy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Bona has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bona page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bona tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bona (1980)?
- In US, Bona is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bona worth watching?
- Bona holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bona?
- Bona stars Nora Aunor, Phillip Salvador, Marissa Delgado, Raquel Monteza and Venchito Galvez.
- When was Bona released?
- Bona was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.
