Captain Barbell (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 1

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Released in 2003, Captain Barbell is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Mac Alejandre, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. Captain Barbell has the human form of Enteng. One day Enteng received a mysterious barbell given by a hermit after he saved his life. Not knowing that the barbell can give Enteng's alter-ego Captain Barbell, a hero for the poor and mistreated people. Also in the cast is Enteng's dream girl Cielo, an elementary music teacher who's in love to Captain Barbell. With Captain Barbell's arch-enemies Lagablab, Freezy and Dagampat. The movie tells about the bravery, respect and love.

Who’s in it. Captain Barbell stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. as Captain Barbell, Ogie Alcasid as Enteng, Regine Velasquez as Cielo / Darna and Albert Martinez as Arnaldo / Lagablab, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Captain Barbell has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Barbell page.

If you liked it. Fans of Captain Barbell tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Captain Barbell (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Captain Barbell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Captain Barbell worth watching?
Captain Barbell holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Captain Barbell?
Captain Barbell stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Albert Martinez and Jeffrey Quizon.
When was Captain Barbell released?
Captain Barbell was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.