Metro Manila(2013)
Desperate men take desperate measures.
Metro Manila Synopsis
Looking for a brighter future in metropolitan Manila, Oscar Ramirez and his family leave their miserable life in the rice terraces of Banaue, in the northern Philippines. In the sweltering capital, where all kind of perils lurk in every corner, Oscar catches a lucky break when he is offered a steady work for an armored truck company and the senior officer Ong takes him under his wing.
Metro Manila (2013) is a crime, thriller, drama and action film directed by Sean Ellis, released on July 17, 2013 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Jake Macapagal, Althea Vega, John Arcilla and Ana Abad Santos. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 174 ratings.
- Director:
- Sean Ellis
- Writers:
- Frank E. Flowers, Sean Ellis, Sean Ellis
- Producers:
- Mathilde Charpentier, Sean Ellis
- Cinematographer:
- Sean Ellis
- Composer:
- Robin Foster
- Production:
- Chocolate Frog Films
- Status:
- Released
Metro Manila (2013) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Metro Manila before you stream it.
Metro Manila Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jake Macapagal
as Oscar Ramirez
Althea Vega
as Mai Ramirez
John Arcilla
as Douglas Ong
Ana Abad Santos
as Dora Ong
Mailes Kanapi
as Charlie
Moises Magisa
as Buddha
Erin Panlilio
as Angel Ramirez
J. M. Rodriguez
as Alfred Santos
- Iasha Aceio
Iasha Aceio
as Baby Ramirez
Reuben Uy
as JJ
- Mario Visto
Mario Visto
as Banaue Rice Trader
Daniel Magisa
as Conman #1
Key crew
Directed by Sean Ellis, written by Frank E. Flowers, Sean Ellis and Sean Ellis, produced by Mathilde Charpentier and Sean Ellis.
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Metro Manila Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 174 ratings.
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Metro Manila – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Metro Manila online?
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Metro Manila (2013) is currently available to rent or buy from Claro video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Metro Manila?
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The main cast of Metro Manila (2013) includes Jake Macapagal, Althea Vega, John Arcilla, Ana Abad Santos and Mailes Kanapi. The film was directed by Sean Ellis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Metro Manila released?
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Metro Manila was released on July 17, 2013 and runs for 2h.
Is Metro Manila worth watching?
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Metro Manila (2013) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 174 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Metro Manila?
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Yes. The official Metro Manila trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.