| PMPC Star Awards for Movies for Movie of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Picture |
| Country | Philippines |
| Presented by | Philippine Movie Press Club |
| First award | 1985 |
| Currently held by | Mallari (2024) |
The PMPC Star Award for Movie of the Year is presented by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) to recognize outstanding achievements in the Philippine motion picture industry. PMPC, an organization of active entertainment journalists in the Philippines, has awarded this prize since the inaugural ceremony in 1985. It is considered one of the top honors of the PMPC Star Awards for Movies. [1]
The winners of the PMPC Star Award for Movie of the Year are listed below by year, with the winner presented first, followed by the other nominees where available. This list may be incomplete, particularly for the early years of the awards, and may not include all nominees.
| Year | Film | Film Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 (1st) | ||
| Sister Stella L. | Regal Films | |
| 1986 (2nd) | ||
| Hinugot Sa Langit | Regal Films | |
| Miguelito, Ang Batang Rebelde | D'Wonder Films | |
| 1987 (3rd) | ||
| Unfaithful Wife | Regal Films | |
| 1988 (4th) | ||
| Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig? | Viva Films | |
| 1989 (5th) | ||
| Itanong Mo sa Buwan | Viva Films | |
| Year | Film | Film Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 (6th) | ||
| Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga | Regal Films | |
| 1991 (7th) | ||
| Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? | MRN Films | |
| 1992 (8th) | ||
| Sa Kabila ng Lahat | Viva Films | |
| 1993 (9th) | ||
| Winner not verifiable | ||
| 1994 (10th) | ||
| Winner not verifiable | ||
| 1995 (11th) | ||
| Winner not verifiable | ||
| 1996 (12th) [2] | ||
| The Flor Contemplacion Story | Viva Films | |
| Dahas | MAQ Productions | |
| Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin | Reyna Films | |
| 1997 (13th) | ||
| Mumbaki | Neo Films | |
| Bakit May Kahapon Pa? | I AM Productions and Viva Films | |
| Madrasta | Star Cinema | |
| Segurista | Neo Films | |
| 1998 (14th) | ||
| Rizal sa Dapitan | Independent Cinema Association of the Philippines, Movpix International | |
| Nasaan ang Puso | MAQ Productions | |
| 1999 (15th) [3] | ||
| José Rizal | GMA Films, Neptune Productions | |
| Sana Pag-Ibig Na | Available Light Production, Good Harvest Regal Films, | |
| Year | Film | Film Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 (16th) | ||
| Bulaklak ng Maynila | Viva Films | |
| Saranggola | GMA Films, Teamwork Productions | |
| Sidhi | Crown Seven Ventures, Solar Entertainment | |
| 2001 (17th) [4] | ||
| Bayaning Third World | Cinema Artist Phil. | |
| Laro sa Baga | Regal Films | |
| 2002 (18th) | ||
| Tuhog | Available Light, Regal Entertainment | |
| 2003 (19th) | ||
| Mga Munting Tinig | Teamwork Productions | |
| 2004 (20th) | ||
| Magnifico | Violett Films Production | |
| 2005 (21st) [5] | ||
| Milan | Star Cinema | |
| 2006 (22nd) [6] | ||
| Blue Moon | Regal Films | |
| Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4? | MAQ Productions | |
| Dubai | Star Cinema | |
| La Visa Loca | Unitel Pictures | |
| Nasaan Ka Man | Star Cinema | |
| 2007 (23rd) [7] | ||
| Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo | Star Cinema | |
| Don't Give Up on Us | Star Cinema | |
| Kaleldo | Center Stage Productions | |
| Ligalig | CM Films | |
| Pacquiao: The Movie | Star Cinema, FLT Films International | |
| You Are the One | Star Cinema | |
| 2008 (24th) [8] | ||
| One More Chance | Star Cinema | |
| Angels | Eagle Eye Entertainment Productions | |
| Ataul: For Rent | Artiste Entertainment Works International | |
| Katas ng Saudi | Maverick Films | |
| Ouija | GMA Films, Viva Films | |
| Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo | Star Cinema | |
| A Love Story | Star Cinema | |
| 2009 (25th) [9] | ||
| Baler | Viva Films, Bida Productions | |
| A Very Special Love | Star Cinema | |
| Caregiver | Star Cinema | |
| Mag-ingat Ka Sa... Kulam | Regal Films | |
| Magkaibigan | Regal Films | |
| Ploning | Panoramanila Pictures |
| Year | Film | Film Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 (26th) [10] | ||
| In My Life | Star Cinema | |
| Ang Panday | GMA Films, Imus Productions | |
| I Love You, Goodbye | Star Cinema | |
| Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme | Spring Films | |
| Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Regal Films | |
| 2011 (27th) [11] | ||
| Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To! | Star Cinema | |
| Emir | Film Development Council of the Philippines | |
| Rosario | Cinemabuhay, Studio 5 | |
| Only Yours | Star Cinema | |
| Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 | Regal Films | |
| Here Comes the Bride | Star Cinema, Quantum Films, OctoArts Films | |
| 2012 (28th) [12] | ||
| Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Viva Films, Scenema Concept International | |
| Ang Panday 2 | Imus Productions, GMA Films | |
| Aswang | Regal Films | |
| In the Name of Love | Star Cinema, ABS-CBN Film Productions | |
| No Other Woman | Viva Films, Star Cinema, ABS-CBN Film Productions | |
| The Road | GMA Films | |
| My Neighbor's Wife | Regal Films | |
| 2013 (29th) [13] | ||
| El Presidente | Scenema Concept International, Viva Films, CMB | |
| A Mother's Story | Star Cinema and The Filipino Channel | |
| I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nApo sila! | Unitel Pictures, Studio 5 | |
| One More Try | Star Cinema | |
| The Healing | Star Cinema | |
| The Mistress | Star Cinema | |
| Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles | Post Manila, GMA Pictures | |
| 2014 (30th) [14] | ||
| On the Job | Reality Entertainment and Star Cinema | |
| 10,000 Hours | Philippine Film Studios, Viva Films, and N2 Productions | |
| Dance Of The Steel Bars | Portfolio Films and GMA Films | |
| Four Sisters and a Wedding | Star Cinema | |
| Shoot to Kill: Boy Golden | Scenema Concept International and Viva Films | |
| 2015 (31st) [15] | ||
| Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo | Philippians Productions & Entertainment Inc., Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, and RCP Productions | |
| English Only, Please | Quantum Films, MJM Productions Inc., Artikulo Uno, Tuko Film Productions | |
| Starting Over Again | Star Cinema | |
| The Gifted | Viva Films and Multi Vision Films | |
| The Trial | Star Cinema | |
| Trophy Wife | Viva Films and MVP Entertainment | |
| 2016 (32nd) [16] | ||
| Felix Manalo | (Viva Films, Iglesia ni Cristo | |
| A Second Chance | Star Cinema | |
| Crazy Beautiful You | Star Cinema | |
| Etiquette for Mistresses | Star Cinema | |
| Heneral Luna | Artikulo Uno Productions | |
| Honor Thy Father | Reality Entertainment | |
| The Love Affair | Star Cinema | |
| Walang Forever | Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Tuko Films, and Buchi Boy Films | |
| 2017 (33rd) [17] | ||
| Die Beautiful | Regal Entertainment and The IdeaFirst Company | |
| Barcelona: A Love Untold | Star Cinema | |
| Camp Sawi | Viva Films | |
| Dukot | TEN17P Films and Star Cinema | |
| Everything About Her | Star Cinema | |
| Imagine You and Me | GMA Films, APT Entertainment, MZET TV Production | |
| Seklusyon | Reality Entertainment | |
| The Unmarried Wife | Star Cinema | |
| Whistleblower | Unitel Productions and Quento Media | |
| 2018 (34th) [18] | ||
| Kita Kita | Spring Films and Viva Films | |
| 100 Tula Para Kay Stella | Viva Films | |
| Ang Larawan | Culturtain Musicat Productions | |
| Deadma Walking | T-Rex Entertainment Productions and Octo Arts Films | |
| Love You to the Stars and Back | Star Cinema | |
| Seven Sundays | Star Cinema | |
| Siargao | TEN17P | |
| Unexpectedly Yours | Star Cinema | |
| 2019 (35th) [19] | ||
| Rainbow's Sunset | Heaven's Best Entertainment | |
| Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes | Star Cinema, Quantum Films, The Idea First Company | |
| Buy Bust | Reality Entertainment and Viva Films | |
| Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral | TBA Studios and Globe Studios | |
| Signal Rock | Regal Entertainment and CSR Productions | |
| The Hows of Us | Star Cinema |
| Year | Film | Film Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 (36th) [20] | ||
| Hello, Love, Goodbye | Star Cinema | |
| LSS | Globe Studios and Dokimos Media Inc. | |
| Maria | BlackOps Studios Asia and Viva Films | |
| Quezon's Game | Star Cinema, Kinitek Productions, iWant | |
| The Panti Sisters | Black Sheep Productions, The IdeaFirst Company, Quantum Films | |
| Unforgettable | Viva Films and The IdeaFirst Company | |
| Write About Love | TBA Studios | |
| 2022 (37th) [21] | ||
| UnTrue | Viva Films, IdeaFirst Company, October Train Films | |
| Fan Girl | Black Sheep, Globe Studios, Epicmedia Productions, Project 8 Projects, Crossword Productions | |
| Four Sisters Before the Wedding | Star Cinema | |
| Isa Pang Bahaghari | Heaven's Best Entertainment | |
| Love Lockdown | Dreamscape Entertainment and iWantTFC | |
| Nightshift | Viva Films, Aliud Entertainment, ImaginePerSecond | |
| On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets | Viva Films | |
| Us Again | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2023 (38th) [22] | ||
| On the Job 2: The Missing 8 | Reality MM Studios, Globe Studios, HBO Asia Originals | |
| Big Night! | Cignal Entertainment, Quantum Films, IdeaFirst Company, October Train Films | |
| Deception | Viva Films and Borracho Film Productions | |
| Huling Ulan sa Tag-Araw | Heaven's Best Entertainment | |
| Kun Maupay Man It Panahon | Black Sheep, iWantTFC, Globe Studios, Cinematografica, planc., Quantum Films, CMB Films, House on Fire, AAND Company, KawanKawan Media, Weydemann Bros. | |
| My Amanda | Spring Films and AWOO | |
| Resbak | Cignal Entertainment and Center Stage Productions | |
| 2024 (39th) [23] | ||
| Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told | Borracho Film Productions | |
| Deleter | Viva Films | |
| Family Matters | Cineko Productions and Top Story | |
| May–December-January | Viva Films | |
| My Father, Myself | 3:16 Media Network and Mentorque Productions | |
| My Teacher | Ten17P and Tincan Productions | |
| Nanahimik ang Gabi | Rein Entertainment Productions | |
| 2024 (40th) [24] | ||
| Mallari | Mentorque Inc. and Cleverminds Inc. | |
| Family of Two | Cineko Productions | |
| Firefly | GMA Public Affairs and GMA Pictures | |
| Five Breakups and a Romance | Cornerstone Studios, GMA Pictures, Myriad Entertainment | |
| Gomburza | JesCom Films and MQuest Ventures, and CMB Films | |
| Rewind | ABS-CBN Film Productions, APT Entertainment, AgostoDos Pictures | |
| When I Met You In Tokyo | JG Productions Inc. | |
| 2025 (41st) [25] | ||
| Espantaho | Quantum Films, Cineko Productions, Purple Bunny Productions | |
| Green Bones | GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs, Brightburn Entertainment | |
| Hello, Love, Again | ABS-CBN Films, GMA Pictures | |
| Isang Himala | UxS Inc., CreaZion Studios, Kapitol Films, CMB Film Service, Inc. | |
| My Future You | Regal Entertainment | |
| Topakk | Nathan Studios, Strawdogs Studio Production, Fusee | |
| Un/Happy for You | ABS-CBN Films, Viva Films | |
| Uninvited | Mentorque Productions, Project 8 Projects |
In recognition of the rise of independent filmmaking, the PMPC Star Awards introduced the Digital Movie of the Year category in 2006, with Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros as its first winner. [6] [26] The award retained the “Digital Movie” name until 2012 and has been called Indie Movie of the Year in subsequent ceremonies. [27] It is presented annually to recognize outstanding films in the independent or digital filmmaking sector. [26] [27]
| Year | Film | Film Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 (22nd) [6] | ||
| Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros | UFO Pictures | |
| ICU Bed #7 | Mediarevolution Film Productions | |
| Masahista | Gee Films International | |
| Mga Pusang Gala | Erastro Productions | |
| Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong | Sampaybakod Productions, Cinelarga | |
| 2007 (23rd) [28] | ||
| Inang Yaya | Unitel Pictures | |
| Batad | Philippine Company of Performing Arts | |
| Donsol | Bicycle Pictures | |
| Kubrador | MLR Films | |
| Rome & Juliet | I.O.U. One Productions | |
| 2008 (24th) | ||
| Confessional | Cinema One Originals, Oddfield Productions | |
| Pisay | Solito Arts, PSHS Foundation, PSHS Class of 1986 Foundation | |
| Selda | Star View Productions | |
| Tambolista | Cinema One Originals | |
| Tribu | 8 Glasses Productions | |
| 2009 (25th) | ||
| Yanggaw | Cinema One Originals, Strawdogs Studio Production | |
| 100 | Martinez Rivera Films | |
| Boses | Erasto Productions | |
| Paupahan | ATD Entertainment | |
| Torotot (Destierro) | Viva Digital | |
| Sisa | OnCAM Productions | |
| Jay | Pasion Para Pelicula Productions | |
Organized by the Philippine Movie Press Club, the PMPC Star Awards for Movies honour films, filmmakers, and artists, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the local movie industry.
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