This is an incomplete list of Filipino full-length films, both mainstream and independently produced, released in theaters and cinemas in 2015.
The films released in 2015 by domestic gross are as follows:
Rank | Title | Distributor | Box office |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Beauty and the Bestie | Star Cinema | ₱ 529,000,000 [1] |
2 | A Second Chance | ₱ 480,000,000 [2] | |
3 | My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore | OctoArts Films | ₱ 385,000,000 [3] |
4 | Crazy Beautiful You | Star Cinema | ₱ 320,000,000 [4] |
5 | The Love Affair | ₱ 300,000,000 [5] [6] | |
6 | Heneral Luna | Artikulo Uno | ₱ 256,000,000 |
7 | Felix Manalo | Viva Films | ₱ 226,469,094 [7] |
8 | You're My Boss | Star Cinema | ₱ 210,000,000 [8] |
9 | The Breakup Playlist | ₱ 148,219,020 [9] | |
10 | That Thing Called Tadhana | ₱ 134,000,000 [10] | |
1. A Second Chance earned an estimated total of ₱ 556,000,000 which includes international gross.[11]
2. Crazy Beautiful You earned an estimated total of ₱ 420,000,000 which includes international gross.[12] [13]
3. The Love Affair earned an estimated total of ₱ 320,000,000 which includes international gross.[14]
Opening | Title | Production outfit | Cast and crew | Genre | Source | |
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January 8 | Tragic Theater | Viva Films | Tikoy Aguiluz (director), Andi Eigenmann, John Estrada, Christopher de Leon | Horror | [15] | |
January 14 | Edsa Woolworth *(2015 commercial release) | TFC, Star Cinema | John D-Lazatin (director); Pokwang, Lee O' Brien, Stephen Spohn, Lee Robin Salazar | OFW, Romance | [16] | |
January 21 |
| Bagong Bayan Artist Collective, Bonfire Productions | Roman Perez, Jr. (director); Barbie Forteza, Francis Magundayao, Elisse Joson, Jon Lucas, Isabelle Mauricio | Romance, Teen | [17] | |
January 28 | Halik sa Hangin | Star Cinema | Manny Palo (director); Gerald Anderson & JC de Vera With Julia Montes | Horror, Romance | [18] | |
February 4 | That Thing Called Tadhana *(2015 commercial release) | Cinema One Originals, Star Cinema | Antoinette Jadaone (director); Angelica Panganiban, JM de Guzman | Romantic comedy | [19] | |
February 11 | Liwanag sa Dilim | APT Entertainment | Richard Somes (director); Jake Vargas, Bea Binene, Sarah Lahbati, Rico Blanco | Action, Adventure | [20] | |
February 25 | Bahay Ampunan | MSV Entertainment Productions | Neal Tan (director); Jake Vargas, Renz Michael, Martin Venegas, Elaver Pacatang | Horror | ||
Crazy Beautiful You | Star Cinema | Mae Czarina Cruz-Alviar (director); Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla | Drama, Romantic comedy | [21] | ||
March 4 | RedBook | Rodriguez Film Production | Rudy Diaz Saron (director); Ynna Asistio, Vangie Labalan, Jan Manual, Jex Villaruel, Krystel Garcia | Horror | [22] | |
March 18 | Balut Country | Solar Entertainment, Brillante Mendoza | Paul Sta. Ana (director); Rocco Nacino, Ronnie Quizon, Nanette Inventor, Angela Cortez | Business | [23] | |
Bambanti | Solar Entertainment, Brillante Mendoza | Zig Dulay (director); Alessandra de Rossi, Micko Laurente, Julio Diaz | Drama | |||
Imbisibol | Solar Entertainment, Brillante Mendoza | Lawrence Fajardo (director); Allen Dizon, JM de Guzman, Bernardo Bernardo, Ces Quesada | Biopic, OFW | |||
Ninja Party | Solar Entertainment, Brillante Mendoza | Jim Libiran (director); Annicka Dolonius, Julz Savard, Bea Galvez, Elora Espano, Odette Khan | LGBT, Teen | |||
Swap | Solar Entertainment, Brillante Mendoza | Remton Zuasola (director); Dionne Monsanto, Matt Daclan, Mon Confiado | Crime |
Opening | Title | Production outfit | Cast and crew | Genre | Source | |
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April 4 | You're My Boss | Star Cinema | Antoinette Jadaone (director); Toni Gonzaga, Coco Martin | Romantic comedy | [24] | |
April 15 | Kid Kulafu | Paul Soriano (director); Buboy Villar, Cesar Montano, Alessandra de Rossi | Biopic, Sports | [25] | ||
April 29 | Your Place or Mine? | Viva Films | Joel Lamangan (director); Andi Eigenmann, Bret Jackson, Andre Paras | Drama, Romantic comedy | [26] | |
May 6 | Alimuom ng Kahapon | Mountain Trail Films, EDGE Manila Creatives Corporation | Rosswil Hilario (director); DM Sevilla, Angelo Ilagan, Sebastian Castro, Manuel Chua | Drama, Romance | [27] | |
May 13 | Para sa Hopeless Romantic | Viva Films, Star Cinema | Andoy Ranay (director); James Reid, Nadine Lustre, Iñigo Pascual, Julia Barretto | Drama, Romantic comedy | [28] | |
May 20 | Binhi: The Seed | Haunted Tower Pictures, Viva Films | Pedring Lopez (director); Mercedes Cabral, Joem Bascon | Horror | [29] | |
May 27 | You're Still the One | Star Cinema, Regal Entertainment | Chris Martinez (director); Maja Salvador, Dennis Trillo, Richard Yap | Drama, Romance | [30] | |
June 3 | Espesyal Kopol | Bagon's Film Production | Neal Tan (director); K Brosas, Pooh | Comedy | [31] | |
Stars Versus Me | Tandem Entertainment | Joven Tan (director); Manolo Pedrosa, Maris Racal | Romantic comedy | [32] | ||
June 17 | Just the Way You Are | Star Cinema | Theodore Boborol (director); Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano | Drama, Romance, Comedy | [33] | |
June 24 | Waves | Waverly Pictures, Viva Films | Don Gerardo Frasco (director); Baron Geisler, Ilona Struzik | Drama, Romance | [34] | |
June 25 | An Kubo sa Kawayanan | Vim Yapan/Alem Chua Productions | Alvin Yapan (director); Mercedes Cabral, RK Bagatsing, Marc Felix | Drama, fantasy | [35] [36] | |
Sino Nga Ba si Pangkoy Ong? | Barjonah Productions International | Jonah Lim (director); Kiko Matos, Paulo de Vera, Elston Jimenez | Comedy | |||
June 26 | I Love You. Thank You. | The Grit Project, Noel D. Ferrer Productions | Charliebebs Gohetia (director); Joross Gamboa, Prince Stefan, Ae Pattawan, CJ Reyes | Drama, romance | ||
Maskara | Communication Foundation for Asia | Genesis Nolasco (director); Ina Feleo, Ping Medina, Lance Raymundo, Lester Llansang, Boots Anson-Roa | Drama, mystery | |||
Piring | HD Productions, BigDreams Production | Carlos Morales (director); Krista Miller, Yussef Estevez, Rocky Salumbides, Bembol Roco, Tessie Tomas | Drama | |||
June 27 | Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa | Dogtown Manila, Monoxide Works, Ramon Bautista Films | Nestor Abrogena (director); Nicco Manalo, Emmanuelle Vera | Drama, romance | ||
Filemon Mamon | MegaVision | Will Fredo (director); Jerome Ignacio, Nanette Inventor, Smokey Manaloto | Comedy, musical | |||
Of Sinners and Saints | See Thru Pictures | Ruben Maria Soriquez (director); Ruben Maria Soriquez, Raymond Bagatsing, Polo Ravales, Chanel Latorre | Thriller | |||
Opening | Title | Production outfit | Cast and crew | Genre | Source |
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July 1 | The Breakup Playlist | Star Cinema, Viva Films | Dan Villegas (director); Sarah Geronimo, Piolo Pascual | Drama, music, romance | [37] |
July 22 | Chain Mail | Viva Films | Adolfo Alix, Jr. (director); Meg Imperial, Shy Carlos, AJ Muhlach, Rose Van Ginkel, Caleb Santos, Nadine Lustre | Horror | [38] |
August 5 | Mandirigma | Starquest Alliance Productions, Blank Pages Productions | Arlyn Dela Cruz (director); Luis Alandy, Pen Medina, Alywn Uytingco, Mon Confiado | Military drama | [39] |
August 12 | The Love Affair | Star Cinema | Nuel Naval (director); Dawn Zulueta & Richard Gomez With Bea Alonzo | Drama, romance | [40] |
Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon *(2015 commercial release) | Sine Olivia Pilipinas | Lav Diaz (director); Perry Dizon, Roeder Camañag, Hazel Orencio | Drama | [41] | |
August 26 | Homeless | BG Productions International | Neal Tan (director); Ejay Falcon, Snooky Serna, Martin del Rosario | Drama | [42] |
September 2 | Ex with Benefits | Star Cinema, Viva Films | Gino M. Santos (director); Derek Ramsay, Coleen Garcia, Meg Imperial | Drama, romance | [43] |
September 9 | Heneral Luna | Artikulo Uno Productions, Quantum Films | Jerrold Tarog (director); John Arcilla, Mon Confiado, Epi Quizon, Arron Villaflor | Historical, biopic | [44] |
September 13 | Walang Take Two | INCinema Productions | Carlo Ortega Cuevas (director); John Stevenson Tabangay, Erbil Escano Jr., Edward Rudolph Flores, Joyce Gabion, Wilson Tapalla, Virgilio Reyes, Kim Cordero, Dennis Garcia | Real-Life, religious | [45] |
September 16 | Silong | SQ Film Laboratories, Black Maria Pictures, Star Cinema | Jeffrey Hidalgo, Roy Sevilla Ho (directors); Piolo Pascual, Rhian Ramos | Mystery, romance | [46] |
Taklub | Centerstage Productions | Brillante Mendoza (director); Nora Aunor, Julio Diaz, Lou Veloso, Aaron Rivera | Drama | [47] | |
September 23 | The PBA: A Nation’s Passion | PBA Properties, Caelestis Productions | Adrian Belic (director); Various interview subjects (former and current PBA players, coaches and team owners) | Documentary, sports | [48] |
Resureksyon | Regal Entertainment, Reality Entertainment | Borgy Torre (director); Paulo Avelino, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Isabelle Daza | Horror | [49] | |
September 30 | Etiquette for Mistresses | Star Cinema | Chito Roño (director); Kris Aquino, Kim Chiu, Claudine Barretto, Iza Calzado, Cheena Crab | Drama, romance | [50] |
Opening | Title | Production outfit | Cast and crew | Genre | Source |
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October 7 | Felix Manalo | Viva Films, Iglesia ni Cristo | Joel Lamangan (director); Dennis Trillo, Bela Padilla | Historical, biopic, religious | [51] |
October 14 | The Prenup | Regal Entertainment | Romantic-comedy | [52] | |
October 22 | Apocalypse Child | Arkeo Films | Mario Cornejo (director); Sid Lucero, Gwen Zamora, Ana Abad-Santos | Drama | [53] |
Gayuma | Artikulo Uno Productions | Cesar Hernando (director); Benjamin Alves, Phoebe Walker | Erotic, Drama | ||
Iisa | Voyage Studios | Chuck Gutierrez (director); Angeli Bayani, Rio Locsin, Jess Mendoza | Drama | ||
Kapatiran | EpicMedia, Pōtocol | Pepe Diokno (director); Timothy Mabalot, Abner Delina, Daniel Medrana | Drama | ||
Matangtubig | Kerberus Kinorama Klassiks, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films | Jet Leyco (director); Amante Pulido, Dan Jarden De Guzman, Shielbert Manuel | Supernatural, Suspense | ||
Patintero: Ang Alamat ni Meng Patalo | Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films | Mihk Vergara (director); Nafa Hilario-Cruz, Lenlen Frial, William Buenavente, Claude Mikael Adrales | Comedy, Drama | ||
Sleepless | The Idea First Company, Indioboy Productions | Prime Cruz (director); Glaiza de Castro, Dominic Roco, TJ Trinidad | Romance | ||
Water Lemon | Blue Sky Productions, Tuko Film Productions | Lemuel Lorca (director); Jun-jun Quintana, Tessie Tomas, Meryll Soriano, Alessandra de Rossi, Lou Veloso | Drama | ||
October 28 | Everyday I Love You | Star Cinema | Mae Czarina Cruz-Alviar (director); Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano, Gerald Anderson | Drama, romance | [54] |
November 4 | Flotsam | Banana Pancake Trail Productions | Jay Abello (director); Solenn Heussaff, Rocco Nacino | Romance | [55] |
Old Skool | Till I'm 90 Films | Cia Hermosa-Jorge (director); Tessie Tomas, Angel Aquino, Buboy Villar | Drama | [56] | |
November 9 | Baka Siguro Yata | Creative Programs, Monoxide Works, Punchkick Productions | Joel Ferrer (director); Dino Pastrano, Bangs Garcia, Cherie Gil, Ricky Davao | Romantic-comedy | [57] [58] |
Bukod Kang Pinagpala | Southern Lantern Studios | Sheron Dayoc (director); Bing Pimentel, Max Eigenmann, Paolo Paraiso | Horror | ||
The Comeback | Quantum Films, Eight Films, Creative Programs | Ivan Andrew Payawal (director); Kaye Abad | Comedy, drama | ||
Dahling Nick | Kino Arts, Creative Programs | Sari Dalena (director); Raymond Bagatsing | Docudrama, biopic | ||
Dayung Asu | Ikot Productions, SQ Film Laboratories | Bor Ocampo (director); Ricky Davao, Jun-jun Quintana | Action, thriller | ||
Hamog | Keep Me Posted, Black Maria Pictures, WildSound, CMB | Ralston Jover (director); Zaijan Jaranilla, Teri Malvar | Drama | ||
Manang Biring | Creative Programs, Black Maria Pictures | Carl Joseph Papa (director); Erlinda Villalobos | Comedy, drama | ||
Miss Bulalacao | Panumduman Pictures, EpicMedia, Above the Line Productions | Ara Chawdhury (director); Russ Ligtas, Gwen Zamora, Ana Abad-Santos | Comedy | ||
Mga Rebeldeng Walang Kaso | Creative Programs | Raymond Red (director); Felix Roco, Epy Quizon, Nicco Manalo, Earl Ignacio, Angela Cortez | Drama | ||
November 11 | Maria Labo | KIB Productions, Star Builders Talent Agency & Film Production, Viva Films | Roi Vinzon (director); Kate Brios, Jestoni Alarcon | Horror | [59] |
No Boyfriend Since Birth | Regal Entertainment | Jose Javier Reyes (director); Carla Abellana, Tom Rodriguez | Romance, drama | [60] | |
November 18 | Wang Fam | Viva Films | Wenn Deramas (director); Pokwang, Andre Paras, Benjie Paras | Comedy, horror | [61] |
November 25 | A Second Chance | Star Cinema | Cathy Garcia-Molina (director); John Lloyd Cruz & Bea Alonzo | Romance, drama | [62] |
November 28 | Child Haus | BG Productions International | Louie Ignacio (director); Miggs Cuaderno, Therese Malvar, Vince Magbanua, Felixia Dizon, Erica Yu, Mona Louise Rey | Drama | [63] |
Isang Hakbang | Sonza Entertainment Production | Mike Magat (director); Miguel Antonio, Buboy Villar, Snooky Serna, Ricardo Cepeda | Drama | [64] | |
December 2 | Angela Markado | Oro de Siete Productions, Viva Films | Carlo J. Caparas (director/screenplay); Andi Eigenmann, Paolo Contis, Felix Roco, Polo Ravales, CJ Caparas, Epy Quizon, Bembol Roco, Marita Zobel, Ana Roces | Action thriller | [65] |
One Day, Isang Araw, I Saw Nakakita | Yebahdabadoo Productions | Dinky Doo (director); AJ Ocampo, John Regala, Niño Muhlach, Lara Quigaman, Allen Dizon, Anna Feliciano | Action, comedy, drama | [66] | |
December 9 | Manila's Finest | Prince Armor Productions, Philippine Motion Pictures Directors Association, Viva Films | William Mayo (director); Jose Carreon (screenplay); Jeric Raval, Bangs Garcia, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Danilo "Brownie" Pansalin, Jay Prince Armodoval, Joko Diaz, Leo Martinez, Jao Mapa, Rich Asuncion, Rommel Padilla | Action | [67] |
December 17 | ARI: My Life with a King | Holy Angel University, Center for Kapampangan Studies | Carlo Enciso Catu (director); Ronwaldo Martin, Francisco Guinto | Drama | [68] |
Mandirigma | Starquest Alliance Productions, Blank Pages Productions | Arlyn Dela Cruz (director); Luis Alandy, Pen Medina, Alywn Uytingco, Mon Confiado | Military drama | ||
Tandem | Quantum Films, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films | King Palisoc (director); JM de Guzman, Nico Antonio | Drama, thriller | ||
Toto | Toto SCM Production, Central Digital Lab | John Paul Su (director); Sid Lucero | Comedy, drama | ||
Turo-Turo | Handheld Entertainment Production | Ray An Dulay (director); Albert Silos, AJ Dee | Drama | ||
December 25 | All You Need Is Pag-Ibig | Star Cinema, K Productions | Antoinette Jadaone (director); Kris Aquino, Derek Ramsay, Jodi Sta. Maria, Ian Veneracion, Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Ronaldo Valdez, Nova Villa, Pokwang, Bimby Aquino-Yap | Romantic comedy | [69] [70] |
Beauty and the Bestie | Star Cinema, Viva Films | Wenn Deramas (director); Vice Ganda, Coco Martin, James Reid, Nadine Lustre | Comedy, action | ||
Buy Now, Die Later | Quantum Films, MJM Production, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films | Randolph Longjas (director); Vhong Navarro, John Lapus, Alex Gonzaga, TJ Trinidad, Rayver Cruz, Lotlot de Leon, Janine Gutierrez | Horror, thriller | ||
Haunted Mansion | Regal Entertainment | Jun Lana (director); Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel, Jerome Ponce | Horror, thriller | ||
Honor Thy Father | Reality Entertainment | Erik Matti (director); John Lloyd Cruz, Meryll Soriano | Action, drama | ||
My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore | OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, GMA Films, MEDA Productions | Jose Javier Reyes (director); Ai-Ai delas Alas, Vic Sotto, Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza | Romantic comedy | ||
Nilalang | Haunted Tower Pictures, WeLovePost, Parallax Studios, Viva Films | Pedring Lopez (director); Cesar Montano, Maria Ozawa | Horror, suspense, thriller | ||
| Quantum Films, MJM Production, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films | Dan Villegas (director); Jennylyn Mercado, Jericho Rosales | Romantic comedy | ||
The following first list shows the Best Picture winners at the four major film awards: FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian Awards, Luna Awards and Star Awards; and at the three major film festivals: Metro Manila Film Festival, Cinemalaya and Cinema One Originals. The second list shows films with the most awards won from the four major film awards and a breakdown of their total number of awards per award ceremony.
Award/Festival | Best Picture | Ref. | ||
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64th FAMAS Awards | Felix Manalo | [71] | ||
39th Gawad Urian Awards | Taklub | [72] | ||
34th Luna Awards | Heneral Luna | [73] | ||
32nd Star Awards for Movies | Bambanti | Felix Manalo | [74] | |
26th Young Critics Circle Citations | Da Dog Show | [75] | ||
41st Metro Manila Film Festival | ARI: My Life with a King |
| [76] | |
11th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | None | |||
11th Cinema One Originals Film Festival | Manang Biring | [77] |
Film | Total | FAMAS | Urian | Luna | Star | |
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Heneral Luna | 17 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 3 | |
Felix Manalo | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
Bambanti | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
Crazy Beautiful You | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
Honor Thy Father | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
Apocalypse Child | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
ARI: My Life with a King | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
Silong | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
The following list shows Filipino films (released in 2015) which were nominated or won awards at international industry-based awards and FIAPF-accredited competitive film festivals.
Award/Festival | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. | |
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10th Asian Film Awards | Best Actor | John Arcilla, Heneral Luna | [78] | ||
Best Costume Designer | Carlo Tabije, Heneral Luna | ||||
Best Production Designer | Benjamin Padero & Carlo Tabije, Heneral Luna | ||||
10th Asia Pacific Screen Awards | Best Animated Feature Film | Manang Biring | [79] | ||
68th Cannes Film Festival | Prize of the Ecumenical Jury - Special Mention | Taklub (Trap) | [80] | ||
38th Moscow International Film Festival | Silver St. George for Best Actress | Therese Malvar, Hamog (Haze) | [81] | ||
19th Shanghai International Film Festival | Outstanding Artistic Achievement | Ralston Jover, Hamog (Haze) | [82] |