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Ong-Bak

2003·Movie
1h 45min·R
IMDb7.2Metacritic697.5Rotten Tomatoes85%84%

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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Spectacle10
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Cathartic and hopeful

  • Catharsis8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Crime

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout sound design and editing

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

No computer graphics. No stunt doubles. No wires.

When the head of a statue sacred to a village is stolen, a young martial artist goes to the big city and finds himself taking on the underworld to retrieve it.
Pure Martial Arts ActionRelentless Fight ChoreographyUnderworld VengeancePhysical SpectacleFast-Paced ThrillerIconic StuntsVillage vs CityNo-Wires ActionVisceral Impact

Crew

Directed by:
Prachya Pinkaew, Saratswadee Wongsomphet, Sakchai Amattayakul
Written by:
Panna Rittikrai, Prachya Pinkaew, Suphachai Sittiaumponpan
Produced by:
Luc Besson, Prachya Pinkaew, Somsak Techaratanaprasert
Composed by:
Loïc Gourbe, Richard Wells, Jérôme Lateur

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Ong-Bak

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Where can I stream Ong-Bak legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeMagnolia Selects

Ong-Bak is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ong-Bak worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ong-Bak rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Ong-Bak?

1 h 45 min

Ong-Bak runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ong-Bak?

Critics77
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Ong-Bak much the same way.

Was Ong-Bak a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$20 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 18.3 times its budget.

What language is Ong-Bak in?

ThaiEnglish

It was made in Thai, with some English. Produced in Thailand, France.

In how many countries can I watch Ong-Bak?

11AUBYCAFRNLNZPLRUTHUAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ong-Bak in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ong-Bak use?

Karmic DeathSheet of GlassEvil CrippleLe ParkourAwesome, but ImpracticalHow Dare You Die on Me!Smash CutMix and Match ForeignerGilligan CutDynamic EntryInfernal RetaliationCasualty in the Ringand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for Ong-Bak, including Karmic Death, Sheet of Glass, Evil Cripple.