If you’re into more artistic cinema, the film should provide a welcome respite from the romcoms and blockbusters elsewhere on this list. Lav Diaz is one of the Philippines’ most renowned art house filmmakers, and he returned in 2021 with the film History of Ha. Read on to learn more about 2021’s best Filipino movies! When available, we’ve included links to stream these films on platforms like Netflix.ĭirector: Lav Diaz | Starring: Lav Diaz | Genre: Drama Those who follow stars like Daniel Padilla, Janine Gutierrez, Dingdong Dantes, and so forth will also see them represented in this list. Furthermore, we tried choosing Pinoy films that are not only entertaining or artistically distinctive, but also have societal significance. We’ve selected both blockbuster and indie movies across genres like romance, comedy, fantasy, action, and more. So, of those that managed to release, what were the Best Pinoy Movies of 2021?Ĭinema Escapist’s staff has curated this list of 10 top Filipino films (feature-length, not shorts) to answer that question. However, international festivals and the limited reopening of cinemas during fall ensured that a decent number of Filipino movies could still reach audiences.

2021 remained challenging for Filipino cinema, with Philippine theaters still closed for much of the year.