What is the Metascore for Ma' Rosa?

Ma' Rosa has a Metascore of 72 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Ma' Rosa Review (2016) — 74% Celluloid Score

Item: Ma' Rosa
Rating: 3.5
Author: Dr. Amara Okonkwo

Directed by Brillante Ma Mendoza · 2016 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

Ma' Rosa (2016) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (86%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

74%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

86% Critic Score

72% Audience

72 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5

6.8 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 50m
Cast: Jaclyn Jose , Julio Díaz , Andi Eigenmann , Felix Roco , Jomari Angeles , Inna Tuason , Mark Anthony Fernandez , Baron Geisler , Mon Confiado , Neil Ryan Sese
Country: Philippines
Language: Filipino

Official theatrical poster for Ma' Rosa (2016)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

Majority of critics rated it fresh (86%).
General viewers mostly liked it (72%).
Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
Celluloid Score 74% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Ma' Rosa worth watching?

Yes — Ma' Rosa earns a 74% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Brillante Mendoza took Best Director at MGGA 2017 for this Cannes Best Actress vehicle — a cornerstone of MIFFest’s early international slate.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics (86%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%).

What is Ma' Rosa about?

Ma’ Rosa has four children. She owns a small convenience store in a poor section of Manila where everybody knows her. To make ends meet, Rosa and her husband, Nestor, resell small amounts of narcotics on the side. One day, they get arrested. Rosa’s children are ready to do anything to buy their parents’ freedom from the corrupt police.

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Critic Reviews

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Ma' Rosa (2016) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Brillante Ma Mendoza's Ma' Rosa (2016) remains a defining Drama landmark from Philippines, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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