Pakners (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2003, Pakners is an action and comedy film directed by Tony Y. Reyes.
What it’s about. Two men from different backgrounds team up to win a billiards challenge in this underdog sports drama from the Philippines. Pakners stars real-life pool legend Efren "Bata" Reyes as a man who's just been conned out of his savings when he meets up with a Jeepney driver (Fernando Poe Jr.) who has a plan for how the two of them can find riches: billiards. Reyes' character proves a natural at the sport, and the two work their way to the national championships, where it's a do-or-die faceoff with some of the country's best players.
Who’s in it. Pakners stars Fernando Poe Jr. as Nanding Escalante, Efren 'Bata' Reyes as Manuel Dimayuga, January Isaac as Vivian Suarez and Candy Pangilinan as Celing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Pakners sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pakners page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pakners tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pakners (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pakners change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pakners worth watching?
- Pakners holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pakners?
- Pakners stars Fernando Poe Jr., Efren 'Bata' Reyes, January Isaac, Candy Pangilinan and Tiya Pusit.
- When was Pakners released?
- Pakners was released in 2003.