Ma' Rosa (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, Ma' Rosa is a drama film directed by Brillante Mendoza, running about 110 minutes. “I'm your mother, sister, father, brother.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Ma' Rosa stars Jaclyn Jose as Rosa, Julio Diaz as Nestor, Felix Roco as Jackson and Jomari Angeles as Erwin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Ma' Rosa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ma' Rosa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ma' Rosa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ma' Rosa (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ma' Rosa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ma' Rosa worth watching?
- Ma' Rosa holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ma' Rosa?
- Ma' Rosa stars Jaclyn Jose, Julio Diaz, Felix Roco, Jomari Angeles and Andi Eigenmann.
- When was Ma' Rosa released?
- Ma' Rosa was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.