Ilo Ilo (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2013, Ilo Ilo is a drama film directed by Anthony Chen, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. In Singapore, the Lim family welcomes their newly arrived maid, Teresa. Like many other Filipino women, she has come to this city in search of a better life. Her presence in the family worsens their already strained relationship. But Jiale, the young son, soon starts to form a unique bond with Teresa, and she soon becomes an unspoken part of the family.
Who’s in it. Ilo Ilo stars Yann Yann Yeo as Hwee Leng, the mother, Chen Tian Wen as Teck, the father, Angeli Bayani as Teresa and Koh Jia Ler as Jiale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ilo Ilo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ilo Ilo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ilo Ilo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ilo Ilo (2013)?
- In US, Ilo Ilo is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ilo Ilo worth watching?
- Ilo Ilo holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ilo Ilo?
- Ilo Ilo stars Yann Yann Yeo, Chen Tian Wen, Angeli Bayani, Koh Jia Ler and Jo Kukathas.
- When was Ilo Ilo released?
- Ilo Ilo was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.