Pinoy Cinema Movies, Ranked

Mahal, Sakit, at Main Character Energy

65 films, ranked on my own star ratings by Arwin Edward Bagaslao. Updated 2026-10-12.

Filipino cinema hits differently because the emotions are never just on screen, they feel close to home. This is my ranking of Pinoy films based on what connected with me the most: family, sacrifice, humor, heartbreak, social pressure, surv

1. 1
   Pa-siyam (2004)

   ★★★★½
2. 2
   Goyo: The Boy General (2018)

   ★★★★½
3. 3
   Moments of Love (2006)

   ★★★★½
4. 4
   Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback (2000)

   ★★★★½
5. 5
   Sukob (2006)

   ★★★★½
6. 6
   Heneral Luna (2015)

   ★★★★½
7. 7
   Seklusyon (2016)

   ★★★★½
8. 8
   Quezon (2025)

   ★★★★½

   To be honest, di talaga ako fan ng history pag binabasa o pinapanood sa documentary form.

9. 9
   I'mPerfect (2025)

   ★★★★½

   Warm start. I am not really educated about Down syndrome, so I just went along with the story and learned from what the film was showing me.

10. 10
    Midnight Girls (2026)

    ★★★★½

    I watched this because I am Japan sepanx.

11. 11
    One More Chance (2007)
12. 12
    Call Me Mother (2025)

    ★★★★½

    Ang pagiging ina pala wala sa kasarian, distansya, o sa dugo.

13. 13
    Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut (2003)
14. 14
    Magic Kingdom: The Legend of Damortis (1997)
15. 15
    Magic Temple (1996)

    ★★★★
16. 16
    Ang Agimat: Anting-anting ni Lolo (2002)

    ★★★★
17. 17
    Feng Shui (2004)

    ★★★★
18. 18
    My Only Ü (2008)
19. 19
    Sunshine (2024)

    ★★★★

    This film is the embodiment of “my body, my choice.” But what made it interesting for me is that it does not present that choice as something emotionally simple.

20. 20
    Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 (2006)
21. 21
    Spirit Warriors (2000)
22. 22
    Kita Kita (2017)

    ★★★★

    Ikaw ang nagpabago ng pagtingin ko sa buhay ko.

23. 23
    Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me (2011)

    ★★★½
24. 24
    Sanib (2003)

    ★★★½
25. 25
    GomBurZa (2023)

    ★★★½

    The cinematography is nice. It has this warm and nostalgic touch, but at the same time, it still feels like it was shot with modern lenses.

26. 26
    Life After You (2026)

    ★★★½

    As an advertising agency owner, I work closely with freelancers, so I am familiar with their dilemma.

27. 27
    A Second Chance (2015)
28. 28
    Lolo and the Kid (2024)

    ★★★½

    Mischievous. It sneaks in the humor and drama in unexpected ways.

29. 29
    Let the Love Begin (2005)
30. 30
    A Change of Heart (2000)

    ★★★
31. 31
    My Cactus Heart (2012)

    ★★★
32. 32
    Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Legend Continues (2005)

    ★★★
33. 33
    Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Legend (2004)

    ★★★
34. 34
    Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko (1994)

    ★★★
35. 35
    BuyBust (2018)

    ★★★
36. 36
    Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011)
37. 37
    Nothing Like Paris (2023)

    ★★★

    Storytelling wise, this has almost the same structure as Kita Kita (2017).

38. 38
    My Amnesia Girl (2010)
39. 39
    ÜnOfficially Yours (2012)
40. 40
    Petrang Kabayo (2010)
41. 41
    Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo (2007)
42. 42
    Baler (2008)
43. 43
    Lastikman (2003)
44. 44
    Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2006)
45. 45
    Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Legend Goes on and on and On (2006)

    ★★½
46. 46
    Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote (2010)

    ★★½
47. 47
    Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Beginning of the Legend (2007)

    ★★½
48. 48
    Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako (2012)

    ★★½
49. 49
    Mama Susan's Friends (2023)

    ★★½
50. 50
    Filipiñana (2026)

    ★★½

    The framing feels like Wes Anderson’s style: tableau-like, theatrical, and mostly composed of static shots.

51. 51
    Can This Be Love (2005)
52. 52
    Gagamboy (2004)
53. 53
    Angelito (2017)

    ★★
54. 54
    Replacing Chef Chico (2023)
55. 55
    Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story (2018)

    ★★
56. 56
    That Thing Called Tadhana (2014)
57. 57
    Mistah: Mga Mandirigma (1994)
58. 58
    Grandma's House (2001)
59. 59
    El Presidente (2012)
60. 60
    Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan (2004)
61. 61
    Agent X44 (2007)
62. 62
    Ang Tanging Ina (2003)
63. 63
    Maple Leaf Dreams (2024)

    ★½

    I feel like the movie sometimes does not know what it wants to be.

64. 64
    Feng Shui 2 (2014)

    ★
65. 65
    Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital (2024)

    ½

    Basically, vloggers doing stupid things inside a horror movie.