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Asog Review (2025) — 76% Celluloid Score

Directed by Seán Devlin · 2025 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Asog worth watching?

Asog (2025) earns a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Asog?

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

76%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

82% Critic Score
80% Audience
74 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
7 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 41m
Cast
Rey Jaya Aclao , Amelia De La Cruz , Ricky Gacho Jr. , Arnel Pablo , Raul Ramos

Where to watch in the United States

Not yet streaming in the United States — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (82%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
  • Celluloid Score 76% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded documentary, comedy, drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Asog worth watching?

    Yes — Asog earns a 76% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    Seán Devlin’s Philippines–Canada hybrid narrative took Balinale 2024’s Committee Choice for Feature Narrative — a boundary-breaking portrait of queer pilgrimage and belonging.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Asog about?

    This unique narrative incorporating documentary elements follows Rey, a 40-year-old non-binary teacher and typhoon survivor, on a roadtrip to fame. With surreal comedy and social portrait realism, filmmaker Seán‌ Devlin explores climate change, LGBTQ+ issues, and the impact of colonialism on contemporary Philippines.

    Critic Reviews

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    Asog (2025) Review

    Seán Devlin's Asog (2025) remains a defining Documentary landmark from Canada, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

    Dr. Amara Okonkwo World Cinema Editor

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