# Ong-Bak (2003) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/ong-bak-2003/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 73% |
| Critic Score | 80% |
| Audience Score | 82% |
| Metascore | 62/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 7.1/10 |
| Director | Prachya Pinkaew |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Runtime | 105 min |

## Quick answer

Ong-Bak (2003) earns a 73% Celluloid Score — Recommended. No wires, no doubles, no CGI — Tony Jaa announced Muay Thai to the world by doing everything for real, twice. Metascore 62/100. Directed by Prachya Pinkaew.

## Critics consensus

No wires, no doubles, no CGI — Tony Jaa announced Muay Thai to the world by doing everything for real, twice.

## Synopsis

When the head of a statue sacred to a village is stolen, a young martial artist goes to the big city and finds himself taking on the underworld to retrieve it.

## Cast

Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Patrarin Punyanutatam, Suchao Pongwilai, Choomporn Theppitak, Cheathavuth Watcharakhun, Wannakit Siriput, Rungrawee Barijindakul

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Ong-Bak worth watching?**
Ong-Bak holds a 73% Celluloid Score. No wires, no doubles, no CGI — Tony Jaa announced Muay Thai to the world by doing everything for real, twice.

**What is Ong-Bak about?**
When the head of a statue sacred to a village is stolen, a young martial artist goes to the big city and finds himself taking on the underworld to retrieve it.

**Who directed Ong-Bak?**
Ong-Bak (2003) was directed by Prachya Pinkaew.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Ong-Bak?**
73% — the average of five public sources: critics 80%, audience 82%, Metascore 62/100, Letterboxd 3.5/5, and IMDb 7.1/10.

**Where can I watch Ong-Bak?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Ong-Bak page for current options.

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