With Christmas coming next week and the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival also coming on that day (December 25, 2025), here’s what you need to know about the eight official entry films, their running times, and film classification ratings approved by the MTRCB, and other dates to remember during this annual film festival.
Official Entry Films of the 51st MMFF, their running times, and film classification ratings approved by the MTRCB
- Bar Boys: After School by 901 Studios. Directed by Kip Oebanda. Starring Carlo Aquino, Rocco Nacino, Enzo Pineda, Kean Cipriano, Ms. Odette Khan, Will Ashley, Glaiza de Castro, Klarisse de Guzman, Therese Malvar, Sassa Gurl, and Emilio Daez. Running Time: 2 hrs. 6 mins. MTRCB Film Rating: PG – Parental Guidance.
- Call Me Mother by Star Cinema and Viva Films. Directed by Jun Robles Lana. Starring Vice Ganda, Nadine Lustre, Chandra Romero, Carmi Martin, Ces Quesada, John Sweet Lapus, Mc Muah, Iyah Mina, Jennifer Sevilla, Robert Ortega, Tanya Gomez, Divine Tetay, Klarisse de Guzman, Mika Salamanca, Brent Manalo, Esnyr Ranollo, River Joseph, Shuvee Etrata, and Lucas Andalio. Running Time: 2 hrs. 0 mins. MTRCB Film Rating: PG – Parental Guidance.
- ImPerfect by Nathan Studios. Directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo. Starring Ethan Jonathan Amaba, Anne Krystel Daphne Go, Sylvia Sanchez, Janice de Belen, Joey Marquez, Lorna Tolentino, Tonton Gutierrez, Zaijian Jaranilla, and Bea Mendoza. Running Time: 2 hrs. 11 mins. MTRCB Film Rating: G – General Patronage.
- Love You So Bad by Star Cinema, GMA Pictures, and Regal Entertainment. Directed by Mae Cruz Alviar. Starring Will Ashley, Dustin Yu, Bianca de Vera, Dimples Romana, Agot Isidro, Ana Abad-Santos, Bodjie Pascua, Desiree del Valle, Victor Neri, Bernard Palanca, Xyriel Manabat, Ralph de Leon, Vince Maristela, Zach Castañeda, Reign Parani, Nour Hooshmand, Franco Laurel, Victor Silayan, Lotlot Bustamante, and Argus Aspiras. Running Time: 1 hr. 52 mins. MTRCB Film Rating: PG – Parental Guidance.
- Manila’s Finest by Cignal TV. Directed by Raymond Red. Starring Piolo Pascual, Enrique Gil, Ashtine Olviga, Dylan Menor, Kiko Estrada, Cedrick Juan, Rico Blanco, Ariel Rivera, Joey Marquez, Romnick Sarmenta, Rica Peralejo, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Paulo Angeles, Soliman Cruz, Ethan David, Inday Fatima, and Pearl Gonzales. Running Time: 1 hr. 59 mins. MTRCB Film Rating: PG – Parental Guidance.
- Rekonek by Reality MM Studios. Directed by Jade Castro. Starring Gerald Anderson, Carmina Villarroel, Bela Padilla, Andrea Brillantes, Charlie Dizon, Zoren Legaspi, Cassy Legaspi, Mavy Legaspi, Gloria Diaz, Kelvin Miranda, Angel Guardian, Kokoy de Santos, Alexa Miro, Raf Pineda, and Dom Corilla. Running Time: 1 hr. 55 mins. MTRCB Film Rating: PG – Parental Guidance.
- Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins by Regal Entertainment. Directed by Shugo Praico, Joey de Guzman, and Ian Loreños. Starring Carla Abellana, Janice de Belen, Loisa Andalio, Ysabel Ortega, Ashley Ortega, Elijah Alejo, Arlene Muhlach, Ara Mina, Monica Lawrence, Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Fyang Smith, JM Ibarra, Althea Ablan, Karina Bautista, Sassa Gurl, Dylan Yturralde, Arkin Lagman, Alex Calleja, Kaila Estrada, Richard Gutierrez, Ivana Alawi, Manilyn Reynes, Dustin Yu, Matt Lozano, Celyn David, Sarah Edwards, Raven Rigor, Angelica Lao, and Shecko Apostol. Running Time: 2 hrs. 24 mins. MTRCB Film Rating: R-13 – For 13 years of age and beyond only.
- UnMarry by Quantum Films and Cineko Productions. Directed by Jeffrey Jeturian. Starring Tom Rodriguez, Solenn Heusaff, Nico Antonio, Eugene Domingo, Angelica Panganiban, Zanjoe Marudo, Shamaine Buencamino, Donna Cariaga, KaladKaren, Adrienne Vergara, Mari Kaimo, Johnny Revilla, and Bryan Sy. Running Time: 2 hrs. 10 mins. MTRCB Film Rating: PG – Parental Guidance.
Dates to Consider during the 51st MMFF
December 19, 2025: Parade of Stars and Music Festival
The program will begin on that date at 14:00, followed by the parade kickoff at 14:45. Then the Music Festival will happen at Circuit Makati Open Car Park (gates open at 15:00). The parade route is from Macapagal Boulevard to Circuit Makati, which is as follows:
- Macapagal Boulevard (starting point)
- Buendia Avenue
- Ayala Avenue
- Makati Avenue
- J.P. Rizal Street
- A. Reyes Avenue
- Circuit Makati (ending point)
December 25, 2025: All eight entry films will be showing in cinemas nationwide.
December 27, 2025: Gabi ng Parangal, happening at Dusit Thani, Makati City, Metro Manila. To be televised live on TV5 and True TV.
Remember: Please beware of pirated copies or “spoiler” videos of any of these eight official entry films, especially online. Enjoy all of these in your nearest cinemas nationwide to help out everyone who created these films and to facilitate a better way of supporting the local film industry. When you’re in doubt about these pirated copies, consult the film production companies shown in this article. If you are unable to enjoy these films but prefer to watch them online (i.e., Netflix), then stay tuned to the official social media accounts of the production companies.
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