The Gawad Urian for Best Film (officially, the Pinakamahusay na Pelikula) is an award given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Filipino Film Critics) to the best Filipino film of the year.
Winners and nominees
1970s YearFilmDirectorProducer(s)1977(1st)Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo NgayonEddie RomeroHemisphere PicturesInsiang Lino Brocka Cinemanila CorporationItim Mike de Leon Cinema ArtistsMinsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara Premiere ProductionsNunal sa Tubig Ishmael Bernal Crown Seven Film Productions1978(2nd)Hubad na BayaniRobert ArevaloRainbow ProductionsBanta ng Kahapon Eddie Romero Hemisphere PicturesBurlesk Queen Celso Ad. Castillo Ian FilmsDalawang Pugad, Isang Ibon Ishmael Bernal Lea ProductionsKung Mangarap Ka't Magising Mike de Leon LVN PicturesTahan na Empoy, Tahan Lino Brocka Lotus Films1979(3rd)Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-Itim ng Tagak Celso Ad. CastilloVS FilmsHindi sa Iyo Ang Mundo, Baby Porcuna Danny Zialcita Mirick Films International & JV ProductionsIkaw ay Akin Ishmael Bernal Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
1980s YearFilmDirectorProducer(s)1980(4th)JaguarLino BrockaBancom Audiovision CorporationAliw Ishmael Bernal Seven Star ProductionsIkaw at ang Gabi Danny Zialcita Diosa Productions1981(5th)City After DarkIshmael BernalRegal EntertainmentAguila Eddie Romero Bancom Audiovision CorporationBona Lino Brocka NV ProductionsBrutal Marilou Diaz-Abaya Bancom Audiovision CorporationKakabakaba Ka Ba? Mike de Leon LVN Pictures1982(6th)Salome Laurice GuillenArmida Siguion-Reyna & Bancom Audiovision CorporationKisapmata Mike de Leon Simon Ongpin, Ma. Rosario N. Santos & Bancom Audiovision CorporationPepeng Shotgun Romy Suzara Danilo Datu & Sining Silangan Productions Playgirl Mel Chionglo Lily Monteverde & Regal Entertainment1983(7th)Oro, Plata, MataPeque GallagaExperimental Cinema of the PhilippinesBatch '81 Mike de Leon MVP PicturesHimala Ishmael Bernal Experimental Cinema of the PhilippinesMoral Marilou Diaz-Abaya Seven Stars ProductionsRelasyon Ishmael Bernal Regal Entertainment1984(8th)Broken Marriage Ishmael BernalRegal EntertainmentKarnal Marilou Diaz-Abaya Cine Suerte1985(9th)Sister Stella L. Mike de LeonRegal EntertainmentBulaklak sa City Jail Mario O'Hara Cherubim Films'Merika Gil Portes Adrian FilmsSinner or Saint Mel Chionglo Regal Entertainment1986(10th)Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim Lino BrockaMalaya Films & Stephan FilmsHinugot sa Langit Ishmael Bernal Regal EntertainmentMiguelito: Ang Batang Rebelde Lino Brocka D'Wonder FilmsParadise Inn Celso Ad. Castillo Amazaldy Film ProductionsVirgin Forest Peque Gallaga Regal Entertainment1987(11th)Takaw Tukso William PascualUltravision FilmsBagong Hari Mario O'Hara CineVenturesUnfaithful Wife Peque Gallaga Regal Entertainment1989(12th)Itanong Mo sa Buwan Chito S. RoñoDouble M ProductionsAnak ng Cabron Willy Milan Urban FilmsKapag Napagod ang Puso Maryo J. de los Reyes VH FilmsMisis Mo, Misis Ko Carlos Siguion-Reyna Viva Films
1990s YearFilmDirectorProducer(s)1990(13th)Pahiram ng Isang Umaga Ishmael BernalRegal EntertainmentAng Pumatay ng Dahil Sa Iyo Willy Milan Viva FilmsBilangin ang Bituin sa Langit Elwood Perez Regal EntertainmentJoe Pring: Homicide Manila Police Augusto Salvador 4-N FilmsMacho Dancer Lino Brocka Special People Productions1991(14th)Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak Lino BrockaViva FilmsAndrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? Gil Portes MRN FilmsKapag Langit ang Humatol Laurice Guillen Vision FilmsMy Other Woman Maryo J. de los Reyes Regal Entertainment1992(15th)Ipagpatawad Mo Laurice GuillenViva FilmsHihintayin Kita sa Langit Carlos Siguion-Reyna Reyna FilmsSa Kabila ng Lahat Lino Brocka Viva Films1993(16th)Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal Carlos Siguion-ReynaReyna FilmsIkaw ang Lahat sa Akin Jose Javier Reyes Regal Entertainment1994(17th)Makati Ave. Office Girls Jose Javier ReyesRegal EntertainmentDahil Mahal Kita (The Dolzura Cortez Story) Laurice Guillen OctoArts FilmsMay Minamahal Jose Javier Reyes Star CinemaSakay Raymond Red Alpha Omega Productions1995(18th)The Fatima Buen Story Mario O'HaraRegal EntertainmentThe Secrets of Sarah Jane Salazar Maryo J. de los Reyes Regal EntertainmentWating Ishmael Bernal MAQ Films1996(19th)Sana Maulit Muli Olivia LamasanStar CinemaBagong Bayani (OCW) Tikoy Aguiluz Dark Horse PicturesIpaglaban Mo: The Movie Marilou Diaz-Abaya Star CinemaPare Ko Jose Javier Reyes Star CinemaSa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig Maryo J. de los Reyes Regal EntertainmentThe Flor Contemplacion Story Joel Lamangan Viva Films1997(20th)Segurista Tikoy AguiluzNeo FilmsBakit May Kahapon Pa? Joel Lamangan Viva Films & IAM ProductionsIstokwa Chito Roño MAQ FilmsMadrasta Olivia Lamasan Star CinemaMulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso Gil Portes Teamwork ProductionsRadio Romance Jose Javier Reyes Star Cinema1998(21st)Milagros Marilou Diaz-AbayaMerdeka FilmsBatang PX Jose Javier Reyes Star Cinema & Available Light ProductionDamong Ligaw Jose Mari Avellana Premiere ProductionsLigaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin Carlos Siguion-Reyna Reyna FilmsMinsan Lamang Magmamahal Jose Javier Reyes MAQ Films & Available Light ProductionNang Iniwan Mo Ako Jose Javier Reyes Viva Films & Available Light Production1999(22nd)Bata, Bata… Pa'no Ka Ginawa? Chito RoñoStar CinemaJose Rizal Marilou Diaz-Abaya GMA FilmsSana Pag-ibig Na Jeffrey Jeturian Good Harvest ProductionsSa Pusod ng Dagat Marilou Diaz-Abaya GMA FilmsSerafin Geronimo: Ang Kriminal ng Baryo Concepcion Lav Diaz Good Harvest Productions
2000s YearFilmDirectorProducer(s)2000(23rd)Bayaning 3rd World Mike de LeonCinema ArtistsBulaklak ng Maynila Joel Lamangan Viva FilmsPila Balde Jeffrey Jeturian Good Harvest Productions & Regal EntertainmentSaranggola Gil Portes Teamwork Productions & GMA Films2001(24th)Tuhog Jeffrey JeturianRegal EntertainmentDeathrow Joel Lamangan GMA FilmsLaro sa Baga Chito Roño Regal EntertainmentTanging Yaman Laurice Guillen Star Cinema2002(25th)Batang West Side Lav DiazJMCN Productions & Hinabing PangarapHubog Joel Lamangan Good Harvest ProductionsLa Vida Rosa Chito Roño Star CinemaLive Show Jose Javier Reyes Regal Entertainment & Available Light ProductionsMinsan May Isang Puso Jose Javier Reyes Regal Entertainment2003(26th)Dekada '70 Chito RoñoStar CinemaMga Munting Tinig Gil PortesCollege Assurance Plan & Teamwork ProductionsLaman Maryo J. de los Reyes Regal EntertainmentMano Po Joel Lamangan Regal Entertainment2004(27th)Babae sa Breakwater Mario O'HaraEntertainment WarehouseMagnifico Maryo J. de los ReyesStar CinemaBridal Shower Jeffrey Jeturian Seiko FilmsCrying Ladies Mark Meily Unitel Pictures2005(28th)Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino Lav DiazSine Olivia Pilipinas, Paul Tanedo Inc., & Ebolusyon ProductionsPanaghoy sa Suba Cesar MontanoCM FilmsMilan Olivia Lamasan Star CinemaSabel Joel Lamangan Regal Entertainment2006(29th)Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros Auraeus SolitoCinemalaya Foundation & UFO PicturesAla Verde, Ala Pobre Briccio Santos Muchachos Bravos FilmworksAng Daan Patungong Kalimugtong Mes De Guzman Sampaybakod Productions & CinelargaBig Time Mario Cornejo Cinemalaya, Arkeo Films, & Blue WaterBlue Moon Joel Lamangan Regal EntertainmentLa Visa Loca Mark Meily Unitel Pictures2007(30th)Kubrador Jeffrey JeturianMLR FilmsHuling Balyan ng Buhi Sherad Anthony Sanchez Cinema One Originals, Salida Davao, Alchemy of Vision and Light, Loyola Film Circle & the North Cotabato Provincial GovernmentKaleldo Brillante Mendoza Centerstage Productions & G-EntertainmentKasal, Kasali, Kasalo Jose Javier Reyes Star CinemaRome and Juliet Connie Macatuno Cinema One Originals & I.O.U. One ProductionsTodo Todo Teros John Torres Peliculas Los Otros2008(31st)Tirador Brillante MendozaCenterstage Productions, Rollingball Entertainment & Ignite MediaConfessional Ruel Dahis Antipuesto & Jerrold Tarog Creative Programs, Cinema One Originals & Oddfield ProductionsDeath in the Land of Encantos Lav Diaz Sine Olivia Pilipinas & Hubert Bals FundEndo Jade Castro UFO PicturesJohn John Brillante Mendoza Seiko Films & Centerstage ProductionsTribu Jim Libiran Cinemalaya Foundation & 8 Glasses Productions2009(32nd)SerbisBrillante MendozaCenterstage ProductionsBoses Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil Casa San Miguel, Cinemalaya Foundation & Council for the Welfare of ChildrenHunghong sa Yuta Arnel Mardoquio Brothers of the Sacred Heart Youth MinistryImburnal Sherad Anthony Sanchez Cinema One Originals & Creative ProgramsJay Francis Xavier Pasion Cinemalaya Foundation, National Commission for Culture and the Arts & Pasion Para Pelicula ProductionsMelancholia Lav Diaz Sine Olivia PilipinasYanggaw Richard Somes Cinema One Originals, Reality Entertainment, Larger Than Life & Creative Programs
2010s