Baler (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, Baler is a drama, war, romance and history film directed by Mark Meily, running about 110 minutes. “Love Is Worth Fighting For” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1898, a band of Spanish soldiers heroically defended Baler against Filipino forces for 337 long and grueling days. The battle, now referred to as the Siege of Baler, is the setting of a forbidden love between a Mestizo soldier and a Filipina lass who lived at the end of the 19th century.
Who’s in it. Baler stars Anne Curtis as Feliza Reyes, Jericho Rosales as Celso Resurreccion, Phillip Salvador as Daniel Reyes and Andrew Schimmer as Lt. Jose Mota, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Baler has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Pinoy Box Office Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baler (2008)?
- In US, Baler is available to stream on Pinoy Box Office Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Baler worth watching?
- Baler holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Baler?
- Baler stars Anne Curtis, Jericho Rosales, Phillip Salvador, Andrew Schimmer and Joel Torre.
- When was Baler released?
- Baler was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.