Next 20 Movies To Watch on Vivamax rated on IMBD

All the top Filipino blockbuster movies and hit television series from every genre

Movies are one of the most popular forms of entertainment, and the list of most watched movies is ever-growing. Nowadays, there are more options in the movie industry than ever before, and you can catch up on the latest releases or make time to go see films online that are not widely available in theaters anymore.

There are so many movies out there for everyone to enjoy, but which movies would you recommend for a first timer to watch? We have narrowed it down to our top ten picks, which we have divided into genres so you can experience a wide variety of genres and experiences.

Pinoy cinema has always been known for a lot of movies that are just okay, but the films that really stand out are the ones that start the trend for the coming years. Of course, there’s no guarantee that a movie will be as successful as its predecessors, but there’s a surefire way to know if it’ll be popular—and that’s by looking at the box-office receipts of the previous films.

Top 20 movies to watch on Vivamax rated on IMDB

1. Sex in Philippine Cinema (2004 Video)

R-186.7 Rate this

Plot kept under wraps.

Stars: Sunshine Cruz, Patricia Javier, Joyce Jimenez, Rica Peralejo

Votes: 128

Imagine, if you will, a movie night. You’re lying on a sofa, a bowl of popcorn in your hand, watching the latest blockbuster blockbuster (or even the latest Filipino blockbuster, for that matter). You’re enjoying the film; laughing and crying at the same time, and you’re full of good vibes as you leave the cinema. But, when you get home and start thinking about how much the movie cost (and how you didn’t even remember half the plot–it was that good!), you start getting a little down. You quickly switch on your TV to distract yourself, and suddenly, another movie pops up on television.

2. Bad Boy (1990)

SPG | 117 min | Action, Drama6.3 Rate this

Director: Eddie Rodriguez | Stars: Robin Padilla, Cristina Gonzales, Ronaldo Valdez, Daniel Fernando

Votes: 18

Movie buffs and movie stars have had a long history of rivalry in the Philippine entertainment scene. There have been numerous rivalries between different actors, actresses and other personalities in the industry. This makes for a whole lot of “who-can-beat-who” debates and tall tales-of-the-past.

3. Revirginized (2021)

97 min | Comedy6.6 Rate this

Carmela, a mother, gets to enjoy life again in a wild beach party. With young people and a hunk tattoo artist, she drowns herself in alcohol to forget her current self and renew her old self.

Director: Darryl Yap | Stars: Sharon Cuneta, Marco Gumabao, Albert Martinez, Kylie Verzosa

Votes: 14

4. The Other Wife (2021)

91 min | Drama8.8 Rate this

A wife believes her husband is having an affair. When a mysterious lady comes into the picture, she discovers something that will make her question her sanity.

Director: Prime Cruz | Stars: Lovi Poe, Joem Bascon, Rhen Escano

Votes: 6

Pinoy movies are really fun especially when you are with your friends and family. You could go to the cinema and have a blast laughing, feeling the adrenaline rush and being all nostalgic about the time you spend with your loved ones. It’s a beautiful thing that makes us truly giddy with happiness.

5. Adan (2019)

R-16 | 102 min | Drama, Thriller5.9 Rate this

A naive provincial girl finds a way to get ahold of her independence through the help of her girl best friend. But their actions have nerve-shattering consequences.

Director: Roman Perez Jr. | Stars: Rhen Escano, Cindy Miranda, Bembol Roco, Jeffrey Quizon

Votes: 149

6. Warat (1999)

R-18 | 110 min | Action, Drama6.5 Rate this

Rex and Rica are G.I. babies born to American fathers they never knew. Raised by a rich, gay adoptive father, Rex grew up feeling worthless and alone. Rica was brought up by an arrogant …

Director: Joel Lamangan | Stars: Jomari Yllana, Joyce Jimenez, Joko Diaz, Richard Quan

Votes: 42

In Pinoy movies, there are some themes that are very common in our daily lives. These include: Love Stories, True Romance, Scams, Revenge, Romance, Comedy, Inspirational, and of course, Drama.

7. Dulo (2021)

R-13 | 104 min | Drama Rate this

A young couple on the verge of separation takes a roadtrip to patch things up. Will this journey save their marriage or will it make them realize that it’s the end for them?

Director: Fifth Solomon | Stars: Diego Loyzaga, Barbie Imperial, Meg Imperial, Jean Kiley Manguera

8. Macho Dancer (1988)

TV-MA | 136 min | Drama6.3 Rate this

Abandoned by his American lover, a handsome teenager from the mountains journeys to Manila in an effort to support his family. With a popular call boy as his mentor, Paul enters the … See full summary »

Director: Lino Brocka | Stars: Jaclyn Jose, Daniel Fernando, Princess Punzalan, Allan Paule

Votes: 417

9. #Jowable (2019)

R-13 | 104 min | Comedy5.7 Rate this

Elsa is a troubled young woman who is yearning for a mature and intimate relationship.

Director: Darryl Yap | Stars: Kim Molina, Kakai Bautista, Cai Cortez, Jerald Napoles

Votes: 238

10. Sanggano’t ‘sanggago (2001)

116 min | Action, Comedy7.7 Rate this

Director: Al Tantay | Stars: Eddie Garcia, Bayani Agbayani, Jackie Forster, Michelle Bayle

Votes: 15

11. Aringkingking: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy (1996)

Comedy5.0 Rate this

Director: Jett C. Espiritu | Stars: Dolphy, Anjanette Abayari, Vandolph, Tirso Cruz III

Votes: 9

12. Ekis: Walang tatakas (1999)

R-18 | 110 min | Action, Drama6.5 Rate this

Director: Erik Matti | Stars: Albert Martinez, Sunshine Cruz, Raymond Bagatsing, Ace Espinosa

Votes: 38

13. Just a Stranger (2019)

R-16 | 117 min | Drama, Romance6.1 Rate this

A story of a woman and a man, half of her age being in love with each other despite the fact that they are both tied with someone else.

Director: Jason Paul Laxamana | Stars: Anne Curtis, Marco Gumabao, Edu Manzano, Cherie Gil

Votes: 254

14. Magic Kingdom: Ang alamat ng Damortis (1997)

112 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy6.9 Rate this

The Kingdom of Damortis was once ruled by the kind-hearted Empress Sofia (Maricel Laxa), whose death was ordered by Basilicus (Mark Gil), her brother, who greatly desires the throne. … See full summary »

Directors: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes | Stars: Jason Salcedo, Janus Del Prado, Junell Hernando, Jun Urbano

Votes: 42

15. Geisha of Death (2015)

TV-MA | 90 min | Action, Crime, Horror4.6 Rate this

Nilalang is about an NBI agent who teams up with the heiress to a transnational organized crime syndicate in Japan to put a stop to the centuries-old curse that might be responsible for the spate of serial killings happening in Manila.

Director: Pedring Lopez | Stars: Cesar Montano, Maria Ozawa, Meg Imperial, Yam Concepcion

Votes: 452

16. Bagets (1984)

PG-13 | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance7.3 Rate this

Five chaste adolescents attempt to navigate the wild and unpredictable drama of their final year of high school, only to discover that their friendship is what keeps them afloat.

Director: Maryo J. de los Reyes | Stars: William Martinez, Herbert Bautista, J.C. Bonnin, Raymond Lauchengco

Votes: 68

17. Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad (2017)

G | 110 min | Comedy3.5 Rate this

The Revenger Squad reveal their superpowers when one of their youngest turns twenty-one and receives his own powers.

Director: Joyce Bernal | Stars: Vice Ganda, Daniel Padilla, Pia Wurtzbach, Karla Estrada

Votes: 165

18. Hari ng selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 (2002)

PG-13 | 120 min | Action7.9 Rate this

Anghel and Angelica are two people from two different worlds. Anghel is confined in the National Penitentiary serving his sentence; Angelica is a recent graduate in the prime of her life. … See full summary »

Director: Deo Fajardo Jr. | Stars: Robin Padilla, Angelika Dela Cruz, Rommel Padilla, Raven Villanueva

Votes: 37

19. Maging sino ka man (1991)

TV-PG | Action, Comedy, Drama7.6 Rate this

Monique is a popular singer disguised as Digna to escape from her stepfather and her stepbrother Gilbert, who slowly killed her mother and also wanted to kill her to seize their wealth. … See full summary »

Director: Eddie Rodriguez | Stars: Sharon Cuneta, Robin Padilla, Edu Manzano, Vina Morales

Votes: 41

20. Meet Me in St. Gallen (2018)

TV-PG | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance7.0 Rate this

An aspiring painter and a frustrated musician meet and become instant friends, but decide to end and leave everything as is, just like complete strangers. What will happen if they meet again as two completely different people?

Director: Irene Villamor | Stars: Carlo Aquino, Bela Padilla

Votes: 259

In conclusion, vivamax has truly become the go-to website to watch Pinoy films and TV shows online. Their library has all the classics from the 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond as well as the modern ones. And with so many titles to choose from, you’ll never get bored again.