Quezon
Seen it?2025 | 138 min | Drama, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Last Emperor or Darkest Hour, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A historical drama focusing on Manuel L. Quezon years after the Philippine Revolution during the American occupation. When his fight for independence from the United States is put to the test, Quezon finds himself playing the brutal game of politics to outmaneuver his rivals — including Leonard Wood, Sergio Osmeña, and Joven Hernando. In Quezon’s relentless quest for power, he ultimately faces off with Emilio Aguinaldo in the 1935 presidential elections, using charm and favoritism as both weapons and currency, in a campaign that ultimately changes the face of Philippine politics and history.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 154K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jerrold Tarog
- Jericho RosalesManuel L. Quezon
- Benjamin AlvesYoung Manuel L. Quezon
- Mon ConfiadoEmilio Aguinaldo
- Iain GlenGovernor-General Leonard Wood
- Arron VillaflorYoung Joven Hernando
- Cris VillanuevaJoven Hernando
- Romnick SarmentaSergio Osmeña
- KarylleAurora Quezon
- JC SantosManuel Roxas
- Jake MacapagalManuel Nieto