3rd World Hero (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2000, 3rd World Hero is a drama and history film directed by Mike de Leon, running about 93 minutes. “Do you admire Rizal or you do not care?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two filmmakers try to create a film venturing on the life of Jose Rizal. Before they do that, they try to investigate on the heroism of the Philippine national hero. Of particular focus is his supposed retraction of his views against the Roman Catholic Church during the Spanish regime in the Philippines which he expressed primarily through his two novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. The investigation was done mainly by "interviewing" key individuals in the life of Rizal such as his mother Teodora Alonso, his siblings Paciano, Trinidad, and Narcisa, his love interest and supposed wife Josephine Bracken, and the Jesuit priest who supposedly witnessed Rizal's retraction, Fr. Balaguer. Eventually, the two filmmakers would end up "interviewing" Rizal himself to get to the bottom of the issue.
Who’s in it. 3rd World Hero stars Ricky Davao as Filmmaker 1, Joel Torre as Jose Rizal, Cris Villanueva as Filmmaker 2 and Daria Ramirez as Doña Teodora Alonso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, 3rd World Hero has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 3rd World Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of 3rd World Hero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 3rd World Hero (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 3rd World Hero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 3rd World Hero worth watching?
- 3rd World Hero holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 3rd World Hero?
- 3rd World Hero stars Ricky Davao, Joel Torre, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez and Rio Locsin.
- When was 3rd World Hero released?
- 3rd World Hero was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.