Kinatay (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, Kinatay is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Brillante Mendoza, running about 105 minutes. “Journey into darkness” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man tries to make some money so he can marry his girlfriend. He takes a job for $2,000 and then soon realizes that this job involves killing a woman.
Who’s in it. Kinatay stars Coco Martin as Peping, Ping Medina as Bong, Jhong Hilario as Abyong and Maria Isabel Lopez as Madonna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Kinatay has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kinatay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kinatay tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kinatay (2009)?
- In US, Kinatay is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kinatay worth watching?
- Kinatay holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kinatay?
- Kinatay stars Coco Martin, Ping Medina, Jhong Hilario, Maria Isabel Lopez and Julio Diaz.
- When was Kinatay released?
- Kinatay was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.